Implementation and Collecting Data (HSC SSCE Physics): Quizzes
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Why must logbook results be recorded in pen rather than pencil?
Why must logbook results be recorded in pen rather than pencil?
Results must be in indelible form
What is the independent variable in an experiment?
What is the independent variable in an experiment?
The variable you control & change
What is the dependent variable in an experiment?
What is the dependent variable in an experiment?
The variable you measure
What is the minimum number of data points needed for linear relationships?
What is the minimum number of data points needed for linear relationships?
6-10 data points
What does accuracy refer to in measurements?
What does accuracy refer to in measurements?
How close to the true value
What does precision measure in scientific measurements?
What does precision measure in scientific measurements?
The spread or variability
What is the limit of reading for an analogue device?
What is the limit of reading for an analogue device?
Half the smallest scale division
What is the limit of reading for a digital device?
What is the limit of reading for a digital device?
One whole division
What are the three sources of uncertainty in measurements?
What are the three sources of uncertainty in measurements?
Reading limit, device precision, variation
How is fractional uncertainty calculated?
How is fractional uncertainty calculated?
Absolute uncertainty / measurement