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Measurement Techniques

• Importance of Accurate Measurements

  • Sometimes it's necessary to measure even if accuracy is compromised.

  • It’s recommended to avoid measuring at extremes to maintain better accuracy.

Initial Adjustments

• Baseline Correction

  • Initial value adjusted by adding a constant (e.g., +10).

  • This allows for an easy subtraction later to find the actual measurement (e.g., read value - 10).

  • This adjustment serves as a reference point or "0 correction."

Limitations of Measurement

• Precision Constraints

  • Difficulty in obtaining measurements more accurate than one millimeter.

  • Importance of understanding the limitations of the measuring instrument used.

Significant Figures (SIG fig)

• Definition of Significant Figures

  • Represents the accuracy of instruments being used.

  • The last digit recorded is often an estimation—the "protrusion."

• Role in Measurement Accuracy

  • Reflects how confident one is in the recorded value based on instrument precision.

Error Propagation

• Understanding Measurement Errors

  • Importance of not only taking measurements but also recognizing potential errors.

  • Frequent reference to percent error for evaluating accuracy.

• Error Limitations

  • Example: A reported error of 1 unit, indicating poor measurement precision.