Physics A-Level
Analogue measurement
What Analogue measurement means in Physics A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Analogue measurement
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Reference: OCR
Using analogue instruments, such as metre rules, vernier callipers, micrometers, thermometers, ammeters, voltmeters and stopwatches with dials, to record a value.
Topics that use Analogue measurement
- Practical skills (OCR A-Level)
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