Week 2 Physics Measurement PDF
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This PDF document appears to be lecture notes or study material on physics measurements, covering topics like physical quantities, scalar and vector quantities, accuracy and precision, and various types of measurement errors. The document includes questions and an assignment related to these topics.
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Prayer What is Physical Quantities? What are some examples of derived physical quantities, and how are they different from base quantities? What is the difference between a scalar and a vector quantity? Give examples of each. What is the difference between a...
Prayer What is Physical Quantities? What are some examples of derived physical quantities, and how are they different from base quantities? What is the difference between a scalar and a vector quantity? Give examples of each. What is the difference between accuracy and precision in measurements? What are some common sources of random error in physical measurements? What is a random error, and how does it differ from a systematic error? Assignment: In your own words, state in what ways do instruments affect measurement?
