Limitation of Physical Measurements (AQA A-Level Physics): Quizzes
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What aspect of measurements do random errors affect?
What aspect of measurements do random errors affect?
Precision
What is the minimum number of readings recommended to reduce random errors?
What is the minimum number of readings recommended to reduce random errors?
At least three
What aspect of measurements do systematic errors affect?
What aspect of measurements do systematic errors affect?
Accuracy
Which error occurs when a measuring device does not start from zero?
Which error occurs when a measuring device does not start from zero?
Zero error
What does high precision in measurements indicate?
What does high precision in measurements indicate?
Measurements close to each other
What is resolution in the context of measurements?
What is resolution in the context of measurements?
Smallest detectable change
What is the uncertainty for analogue readings?
What is the uncertainty for analogue readings?
± half smallest division
How is uncertainty calculated for repeated measurements?
How is uncertainty calculated for repeated measurements?
Half the range
When adding two measurements, how are absolute uncertainties combined?
When adding two measurements, how are absolute uncertainties combined?
Add the absolute uncertainties
When dividing measurements, how are percentage uncertainties combined?
When dividing measurements, how are percentage uncertainties combined?
Add percentage uncertainties