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How is the power of l0 determined for the number 0.0000683?
How is the power of l0 determined for the number 0.0000683?
- By counting the digits to the right of the decimal point.
- By converting it to a fraction first.
- By evaluating the number of zeros after the first non-zero digit.
- By counting the places the decimal must move to get a nonzero digit left of the decimal. (correct)
What is the result of multiplying (4 × 10^13) by (5 × 10^-9)?
What is the result of multiplying (4 × 10^13) by (5 × 10^-9)?
- 20 × 10^4
- 2 × 10^5
- 2 × 10^4
- 20 × 10^5 (correct)
Which term describes the closeness of measurements to the true or accepted value?
Which term describes the closeness of measurements to the true or accepted value?
- Accuracy (correct)
- Reliability
- Precision
- Closeness
When converting 56 nm to meters, what is the result?
When converting 56 nm to meters, what is the result?
What is the primary difference between accuracy and precision?
What is the primary difference between accuracy and precision?
What does precision refer to in measurements?
What does precision refer to in measurements?
How is division of scientific notations performed?
How is division of scientific notations performed?
Which of the following is a characteristic of random errors?
Which of the following is a characteristic of random errors?
What method is commonly used to estimate errors from multiple measurements?
What method is commonly used to estimate errors from multiple measurements?
What factor could affect both precision and accuracy in measurements?
What factor could affect both precision and accuracy in measurements?
Vectors can be differentiated from scalars in that vectors:
Vectors can be differentiated from scalars in that vectors:
When converting 2.45 cm to micrometers (µm), what is the correct multiplication factor used?
When converting 2.45 cm to micrometers (µm), what is the correct multiplication factor used?
When adding vectors graphically, which of the following methods is employed?
When adding vectors graphically, which of the following methods is employed?
Which action demonstrates the conversion of units?
Which action demonstrates the conversion of units?
In scientific notation, what does a positive exponent indicate?
In scientific notation, what does a positive exponent indicate?
Why are measurements important in daily life?
Why are measurements important in daily life?
What is one of the main topics discussed in the self-learning kit?
What is one of the main topics discussed in the self-learning kit?
Which type of errors can be differentiated in the learning material?
Which type of errors can be differentiated in the learning material?
What concept is used to contrast accuracy in measurements?
What concept is used to contrast accuracy in measurements?
What skills are learners expected to develop through the activities in the kit?
What skills are learners expected to develop through the activities in the kit?
Which scientific concept is included in the problem-solving activities of the kit?
Which scientific concept is included in the problem-solving activities of the kit?
What is the intended purpose of the self-learning kit?
What is the intended purpose of the self-learning kit?
Which group of individuals authored the self-learning kit?
Which group of individuals authored the self-learning kit?
What does the self-learning kit aim to expand for learners?
What does the self-learning kit aim to expand for learners?
What is the minimum precision of a meter stick according to its smallest scale division?
What is the minimum precision of a meter stick according to its smallest scale division?
What is a key advantage of using a null difference method?
What is a key advantage of using a null difference method?
What should be done if a calibration standard is not available?
What should be done if a calibration standard is not available?
Why is it important to check the zero reading of an instrument?
Why is it important to check the zero reading of an instrument?
What is one way to mitigate physical variations in measurements?
What is one way to mitigate physical variations in measurements?
What can cause parallax error when taking measurements?
What can cause parallax error when taking measurements?
How can instrument drift affect measurements?
How can instrument drift affect measurements?
What is lag time in the context of measurements?
What is lag time in the context of measurements?
What must be done to one vector when adding two parallel vectors in opposite directions?
What must be done to one vector when adding two parallel vectors in opposite directions?
When using the Pythagorean theorem for vector addition, what condition must be satisfied?
When using the Pythagorean theorem for vector addition, what condition must be satisfied?
If Eric hikes 11 km North and then 11 km East, what is the magnitude of his resultant displacement?
If Eric hikes 11 km North and then 11 km East, what is the magnitude of his resultant displacement?
What is the overall displacement when the student drives 6 km North, 6 km East, and then 2 km North?
What is the overall displacement when the student drives 6 km North, 6 km East, and then 2 km North?
In the vector addition problem where three vectors are involved, what must be done to visualize the resultant as a hypotenuse?
In the vector addition problem where three vectors are involved, what must be done to visualize the resultant as a hypotenuse?
When adding the vector of 25 m West to 35 m East, what is the resultant vector?
When adding the vector of 25 m West to 35 m East, what is the resultant vector?
What does the head-to-tail method of vector addition require?
What does the head-to-tail method of vector addition require?
In the scenario of Eric’s hike, which theorem was used to find the resultant of his path?
In the scenario of Eric’s hike, which theorem was used to find the resultant of his path?
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Study Notes
Objectives and Learning Competencies
- Identify experimental errors and estimate errors with multiple measurements using variance.
- Solve measurement problems involving unit conversion and scientific notation.
- Differentiate between accuracy and precision.
- Distinguish random errors from systematic errors.
- Understand vector and scalar quantities and perform vector addition graphically and algebraically.
Importance of Measurements
- Measurements play a critical role in various aspects of daily life and scientific experiments.
- Accuracy indicates closeness to the true value, while precision refers to the closeness of results to each other.
Scientific Notation and Unit Conversion
- Scientific notation is used for very large or small numbers, for example, 0.0000683 g is expressed as 6.83 x 10^-5 g.
- Example conversions:
- 56 nm to meters: 56 nm = 5.6 x 10^-8 m.
- 2.45 cm to µm: 2.45 cm = 2.45 x 10^4 µm.
Accuracy vs. Precision
- Accuracy: Measurement's closeness to the accepted value.
- Example: A new spring balance is typically more accurate than an older one.
- Precision: Consistency of repeated measurements.
- Example: A physicist repeating an experiment will likely achieve more precise results.
Factors Affecting Measurement Reliability
- Instrument calibration is crucial for maintaining accuracy.
- Zero offset errors occur when devices aren’t properly zeroed before measurements, affecting small values more significantly.
- Random physical variations can be minimized by taking multiple measurements and averaging results.
- Parallax errors occur from misalignment between the scale and the observer's eye.
- Instrument drift refers to gradual changes in readings over time, which can impact accuracy.
Vector Addition
- Vectors can be added graphically or using components, where one vector may be represented as negative to indicate direction.
- For vectors at right angles, the Pythagorean theorem can be applied to find the resultant magnitude.
- Example: A hiker traveling 11 km north and 11 km east results in a displacement of 15.6 km.
Problem Solving with Vectors
- When combining vectors that are not perpendicular, rearranging the order of addition can be necessary.
- For multiple vectors: the head-to-tail method can visualize resultant vectors effectively.
Summary of Learning Kit
- This self-learning kit enhances scientific skills and critical thinking.
- Topics covered include error estimation, accuracy vs. precision, unit conversion, and vector addition.
- Kit designed for K to 12 curriculum, supporting independent learning and application of knowledge in nature.
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