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Why are multiple readings of measurements often taken in physics experiments?
Why are multiple readings of measurements often taken in physics experiments?
- To make the experiment look more complicated.
- To avoid using complex equipment.
- To increase the speed of the experiment.
- To reduce the impact of measurement errors. (correct)
A student measures the thickness of a stack of 50 sheets of paper to be 4.5 mm. What is the average thickness of one sheet of paper?
A student measures the thickness of a stack of 50 sheets of paper to be 4.5 mm. What is the average thickness of one sheet of paper?
- 0.09 mm (correct)
- 9 mm
- 0.9 mm
- 0.009 mm
What is the primary purpose of using a fiducial marker in an experiment, such as when measuring the period of a pendulum?
What is the primary purpose of using a fiducial marker in an experiment, such as when measuring the period of a pendulum?
- To increase the amplitude of the pendulum's swing.
- To provide a reference point for precise measurements. (correct)
- To make the equipment look more professional.
- To add weight to the pendulum.
Why is it more accurate to measure the time period of 10 swings of a pendulum and then divide by 10, rather than measuring a single swing?
Why is it more accurate to measure the time period of 10 swings of a pendulum and then divide by 10, rather than measuring a single swing?
A student wants to determine the volume of an irregularly shaped rock. Which piece of equipment would be most suitable for this task?
A student wants to determine the volume of an irregularly shaped rock. Which piece of equipment would be most suitable for this task?
In an experiment, a student is asked to find the speed of a toy car traveling down a ramp. They are given the length of the ramp and a stopwatch. Which additional piece of information, if provided, would be considered irrelevant to the primary calculation?
In an experiment, a student is asked to find the speed of a toy car traveling down a ramp. They are given the length of the ramp and a stopwatch. Which additional piece of information, if provided, would be considered irrelevant to the primary calculation?
A student is measuring the diameter of several ball bearings. They line up 20 ball bearings and measure the total length to be 50 mm. What is the diameter of a single ball bearing?
A student is measuring the diameter of several ball bearings. They line up 20 ball bearings and measure the total length to be 50 mm. What is the diameter of a single ball bearing?
When measuring the time period of a simple pendulum, what is the significance of the 'equilibrium position'?
When measuring the time period of a simple pendulum, what is the significance of the 'equilibrium position'?
A student uses a stopwatch to measure the time for a toy car to travel a certain distance. The stopwatch reads 2.34 seconds at the start and 5.67 seconds at the end. What is the time taken for the car to travel the distance?
A student uses a stopwatch to measure the time for a toy car to travel a certain distance. The stopwatch reads 2.34 seconds at the start and 5.67 seconds at the end. What is the time taken for the car to travel the distance?
A student is investigating the relationship between the length of a pendulum and its time period. Which of the following would be considered a fiducial marker in this experiment?
A student is investigating the relationship between the length of a pendulum and its time period. Which of the following would be considered a fiducial marker in this experiment?
Why is measuring the thickness of 100 sheets of paper and then dividing by 100 more accurate than measuring a single sheet directly?
Why is measuring the thickness of 100 sheets of paper and then dividing by 100 more accurate than measuring a single sheet directly?
What type of error is directly reduced by taking multiple measurements and calculating the average?
What type of error is directly reduced by taking multiple measurements and calculating the average?
A student measures the volume of water in a measuring cylinder before and after dropping an irregular object into it. The initial volume is 50 ml and the final volume is 65 ml. What is the volume of the object?
A student measures the volume of water in a measuring cylinder before and after dropping an irregular object into it. The initial volume is 50 ml and the final volume is 65 ml. What is the volume of the object?
How does using a fiducial marker improve the accuracy of measuring the period of a pendulum's swing?
How does using a fiducial marker improve the accuracy of measuring the period of a pendulum's swing?
A runner completes a 400m lap of a track. A stopwatch shows a start time of 12.30 seconds and an end time of 67.80 seconds. What was the runner’s lap time?
A runner completes a 400m lap of a track. A stopwatch shows a start time of 12.30 seconds and an end time of 67.80 seconds. What was the runner’s lap time?
When measuring the diameter of a thin wire, why might a student wrap the wire tightly around a pencil multiple times before measuring the total width of the windings?
When measuring the diameter of a thin wire, why might a student wrap the wire tightly around a pencil multiple times before measuring the total width of the windings?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of taking multiple measurements in scientific experiments?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of taking multiple measurements in scientific experiments?
A student measures the length of a desk using a ruler. Which factor would least likely affect the precision of their measurement?
A student measures the length of a desk using a ruler. Which factor would least likely affect the precision of their measurement?
Why is it important to identify and ignore irrelevant information provided in a physics problem?
Why is it important to identify and ignore irrelevant information provided in a physics problem?
Which of the following activities would benefit most from the use of a fiducial marker?
Which of the following activities would benefit most from the use of a fiducial marker?
Flashcards
Measuring cylinder
Measuring cylinder
Used to measure the volume of a liquid or an irregularly shaped solid by observing the change in volume.
Multiple readings
Multiple readings
Multiple readings of measurements are often taken to lessen the impact of errors.
Fiducial marker
Fiducial marker
A visual reference point (like a line or dot) added where a measurement is taken, such as the equilibrium position of an oscillating pendulum, to reduce error.
Finding diameter
Finding diameter
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Stopwatch
Stopwatch
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Timing multiple swings
Timing multiple swings
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Measuring thin objects
Measuring thin objects
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Study Notes
- A measuring cylinder determines the volume of an irregular shape by measuring the change in volume.
- Measuring cylinders can determine the volume of a liquid or an irregular-shaped solid
Finding Diameter
- Divide the total length by the number of ball-bearings to find the diameter.
Stopwatches
- Stopwatches measure the time taken to complete an event, like a runner on a 400 m track.
- Questions may include irrelevant information to make the problem seem harder.
Reducing Errors by Taking Multiple Readings
- Taking multiple readings of measurements reduces the impact of measurement errors.
Measuring Thickness
- Measuring the thickness of a single sheet of paper is hard to do accurately.
- Measuring the thickness of 100 sheets and dividing by 100 gives a more accurate average thickness.
Measuring Time Period
- Measuring the time period of a simple pendulum risks human reaction time error at the start and end.
- If the measurement is small, the uncertainty in the measurement is huge.
- Dividing the answer by 10 provides a more accurate average time for one swing.
Fiducial Marker
- A fiducial marker is a visual reference point like a line or dot.
- Markers are added to the point at which the measurement is taken, such as the equilibrium position of an oscillating pendulum.
- This reduces error in starting and stopping the timer.
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