Physics A-Level
Uncertainty reduction and repeat readings
What Uncertainty reduction and repeat readings means in Physics A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Uncertainty reduction and repeat readings
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The mean diameter from readings at several places and orientations gives the cross-sectional area, and the wire is tapped to remove kinks.
Topics that use Uncertainty reduction and repeat readings
- Mechanical properties of matter (OCR A-Level)
Related terms
- Brittle
- Ductile
- Elastic limit
- Elastic potential energy
- Force constant
- Graphical analysis of Hooke's law data
- Hooke's law
- Hooke's law behaviour
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