Physics GCSE
Reliability through repetition
What Reliability through repetition means in Physics GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Reliability through repetition
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Reference: OCR
Repeating a measurement, such as a temperature rise, to check that the observation is reliable and noting whether results agree.
Topics that use Reliability through repetition
- Interactions of waves (OCR GCSE)
Related terms
- Choosing suitable measuring apparatus
- Interaction of waves with matter
- Observation and recording skills
- Transmission, absorption and reflection
- Waves in fluids and solids
- Judging suitability from observations
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