Physics GCSE
measuring instruments
What measuring instruments means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of measuring instruments
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Reference: AQA
Appropriate apparatus such as a ruler, micrometer or Vernier callipers for measuring dimensions, and a balance for measuring mass.
Topics that use measuring instruments
- Density of materials (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- arrangement of particles
- constant particle size
- Density
- displacement technique
- particle model
- particle spacing
- regular and irregular solids
- spacing in solids liquids gases
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