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Physics Unit 3B PDF
Physics Unit 3B PDF
Common techniques
Criticism of results
Precision of instruments
Improving accuracy
Calculating uncertainty
Prefixes
Giga
Mega
Kilo
x 109
x 106
x 103
Nano
Micro
Milli
Centi
Deci
x 10-9
x 10-6
x 10-3
x 10-2
x 10-1
% Loss
% Loss in x = (% loss in x / initial x) * 100
Graphs
Experiments
Which oil is more viscous?
mA
Thermistor
V
(Kettle could be used instead of Bunsen burner)
Young Modulus
Measuring resistivity
Known length
of constantan
wire
6V Power
supply
Sources of uncertainty
o Diameter might have only been measured once
o Zero error
o Resistance of connecting wires
o Accuracy of ohmmeter (or voltmeter + ammeter)
Internal resistance