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Physics As-level | Errors and uncertainties

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  • What is the correct answer for this question?
    D
  • When does we use | ± half the smallest division | to find uncertainties?
    The uncertainty in a reading (e.g. from a voltmeter)
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    Great job, buddy!
  • What is the correct reading on the thermometer and the uncertainty in this reading?
    Reading - 24.0 *C, Uncertainty in reading
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    Great job, buddy!
  • What is the correct answer for this question?
    D
  • What is the correct answer for this question?
    D
  • The ______ of a measurement is how close a measured value is to the true value.
    Accuracy
  • What is the correct answer for this question?
    D
  • ______ errors cause unpredictable fluctuations in an instrument’s readings as a result of uncontrollable factors, such as environmental conditions.
    Random errors
  • In what kind of situation we use | at least ±1 smallest division | to find uncertainties?
    The uncertainty in a measurement (e.g. from a ruler)
  • In what kind of situation we use | i.e. ± ½ (largest - smallest value) | to find uncertainties?
    The uncertainty in repeated data
  • What is the correct answer for this question?
    D
  • What is the correct answer for this question?
    B
  • The ______ of a measurement is how close the measured values are to each other.
    Precision
  • ______ errors arise from the use of faulty instruments used or from flaws in the experimental method.
    Systematic errors
  • What is the correct answer for this question?
    A
  • In what kind of situation do we use | ± the last significant digit unless otherwise quoted | to find uncertainties?
    The uncertainty in digital readings
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    Odd number - 25 marks, even number - loser
  • What is the correct answer for this question?
    B