Physics A-Level
Fiducial marker
What Fiducial marker means in Physics A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Fiducial marker
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Reference: OCR
A clear reference point for judging when a moving object passes a position, improving consistency.
Topics that use Fiducial marker
- Practical skills (OCR A-Level)
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Using Fiducial marker in the exam
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