PHYSICAL QUANTITIES AND MEASUREMENT

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Flashcards about errors in measurement and stop watches

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Analogue Stop Watch Least Count

Generally 1 s

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Digital Stop Watch Least Count

.1 s

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Error

The uncertainty that arises during measurement.

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Systematic Errors

Errors that tend to occur consistently in one direction, either positive or negative.

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Instrumental Errors

Result from imperfections in the design or calibration of the measuring instrument, as well as zero errors.

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Personal Errors

Arise from an individual's bias, improper setup of the apparatus, or carelessness in taking observations without following proper precautions