Physics A-Level
Measurement and unit conversion using scale settings
What Measurement and unit conversion using scale settings means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Measurement and unit conversion using scale settings
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Every measured division is converted into volts or seconds using the relevant control value, with units converted consistently.
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