Biology GCSE
parallax error
What parallax error means in Biology GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of parallax error
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Reference: OCR
An error when reading liquid levels in graduated syringes or gas syringes without aligning the eye horizontally with the meniscus.
Topics that use parallax error
- Rates of enzyme-controlled reactions (OCR GCSE)
Related terms
- colorimetric and indicator endpoints
- digital stopwatch
- gas collection apparatus
- graduated measuring syringes
- initial rate and tangent calculations
- pre-equilibration of biological reagents
- safe laboratory heating
- spotting tile sampling technique
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