Physics A-Level
Correct measurement technique
What Correct measurement technique means in Physics A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Correct measurement technique
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Using instruments correctly, including zeroing a balance, checking for zero error, reading a meniscus at eye level to avoid parallax, and choosing a suitable range before measuring.
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