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Systematic Uncertainties
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Uncertainties mainly due to incorrectly calibrated instruments. They cannot be reduced by repeated measurements.
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Random Uncertainties
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Uncertainties due to the inexperience of the experimenter and the difficulty of reading instruments. They can be reduced by repeated measurements and taking an average of the measurements.
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Accurate measurements
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Measurements that have a small systematic error.
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Precise measurements
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Measurements that have a small random error.
IB Physics
flashcards
Decks in class (18)
# Cards
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Mechanics27
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Fundamental Units7
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Vectors + Scalars4
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Momentum + Impulse5
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Hydrogen Spectrum2
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Uncertainties4
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Order Of Magnitude Estimates8
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Digital Imaging12
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SUVAT5
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Quantum Physics4
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Topic 2 Mechanics21
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Topic 3 Thermal Physics20
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Topic 9 - Motions In Fields8
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Topic 5 - Electicity And Magnetism7
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Topic 8 - Energy, Power And Climate Change6
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Simple Harmonic Motion2
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Option E - Astrophysics68
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Option E - Electromagnetic Waves56
