Physics A-Level
Data logging and graphing
What Data logging and graphing means in Physics A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Data logging and graphing
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Reference: OCR
Record current and p.d. pairs, take repeat readings and average them to reduce random error, then plot current against p.d.
Topics that use Data logging and graphing
- Resistance (OCR A-Level)
Related terms
- Circuit design for measurement
- Component protection
- Current–voltage characteristics
- Forward and reverse bias
- Graph interpretation
- Light intensity as a variable
- Non-ohmic behaviour
- Ohm’s law
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