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SPM Form 4 Physics 6 Jan 2009 | 05:07 pm
Table of Content Chapter 1: Introduction to Physics 1.2.1 Base Quantities 1.2.2 Derived Quantities 1.2.3 Prefixes 1.2.4 Scientific Notation 1.3 Scalar and Vector Quantities 1.4.0 Measurements and ...
1.5 Scientific Investigation 2 Jan 2009 | 04:28 pm
The scientific method is a systematic method in doing their work. A report of the investigation must include: Objective of the experiment, Inference, Hypothesis, Three types of variables: manipul...
1.4.3 Micrometer Screw Gauge 2 Jan 2009 | 04:27 pm
Label of the Parts (This image is licienced under GDFL. The source file can be obtained from wikipedia.org) Range and Accuracy The range of a micrometer is 0-25mm. The accuracy of a micrometer is up...
1.4.4 Ruler, Thermometer, Stopwatch, Ammeter and Voltmeter 2 Jan 2009 | 04:27 pm
Ruler A metre rule has sensitivity or accuracy accuracy of 1mm. Precaution to be taken when using ruler Make sure that the object is in contact with the ruler. Avoid parallax error. Avoid zero er...
1.4.1 Consistency, Accuracy and Sensitivity 2 Jan 2009 | 04:26 pm
Precision 1. Precision is the ability of an instrument in measuring a quantity in a consistent manner with only a small relative deviation between readings. 2. The precision of a reading can be indica...
1.4.2 Vernier Caliper 2 Jan 2009 | 04:26 pm
Youtube Video 1 Youtube Video 2 Youtube Video 3 External Link Uni. Cape Town: Vernier Calliper Interactive Animation NTNU: Vernier Caliper (Java Applet) SHAW : Vernier Caliper (Java Applet)
1.4.0 Measurements and Error 2 Jan 2009 | 04:25 pm
Error Error is the difference between the actual value of a quantity and the value obtained in measurement. There are 2 main types of error Systematic Error Random Error Systematic Error Systematic...
1.3 Scalar and Vector Quantities 2 Jan 2009 | 04:24 pm
Scalar Quantity Scalars are quantities which are fully described by a magnitude alone. Magnitude is the numerical value of a quantity. Examples of scalar quantities are distance, speed, mass, volum...
1.2.2 Derived Quantities 2 Jan 2009 | 04:22 pm
Derived Quantities A derived quantity is a Physics quantity that is not a base quantity. It is the quantities which derived from the base quantities through multiplying and/or dividing them. Example...
1.2.3 Prefixes 2 Jan 2009 | 04:22 pm
Prefixes Prefixes are the preceding factor used to represent very small and very large physical quantities in SI units. Conversion of prefixes Prefixes to Normal Number Example 1 The frequency of t...
