Topic 1: Measurement and Uncertainties
Unit Notes (pdf of PowerPoints)
1.1: Metric Conversions (ppt) Note: these were not covered directly in class. Use this as a reference should you need assistance with metrics! :)
1.1: Orders of Magnitude and Estimation (PPT)
Handout: OM Ranges for distance, energies, mass, and time (Word Doc)
1.1: Significant Figures rules (ppt)
1.2: Accuracy, Precision and Errors (ppt)
1.2: Uncertainties in Measurement (ppt)
Lab Resources:
1.3 Vectors and Vector Addition (ppt)
lab: Displacement Vector Addition
1.1: Orders of Magnitude and Estimation (PPT)
Handout: OM Ranges for distance, energies, mass, and time (Word Doc)
1.1: Significant Figures rules (ppt)
1.2: Accuracy, Precision and Errors (ppt)
1.2: Uncertainties in Measurement (ppt)
Lab Resources:
1.3 Vectors and Vector Addition (ppt)
lab: Displacement Vector Addition
1.1 Measurements in Physics |
Resources that may be helpful |
1.1.1
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State the fundamental units in the SI system. Distinguish between fundamental and derived units and give examples of derived units.
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1.1.2
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Convert between different units of quantities. State units in the accepted SI format.
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1.1.3
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State values in scientific notation and in multiples of units with appropriate prefixes
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1.1.4
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State and compare quantities to the nearest order of magnitude
hint: describe what this means, and how you would determine a value's OM |
1.1.5
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State the ranges of magnitude of distances, masses and times that occur in the universe, from smallest to greatest.State ratios of quantities as differences of orders of magnitude
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1.1.6
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Calculate quantities and results of calculations to the appropriate number of significant figures.
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1.1.7
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Estimate approximate values of everyday quantities to one or two significant figures and/or to the nearest order of magnitude.
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1.2 Uncertainties and Errors
1.2.1
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Describe and give examples of random and systematic errors
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1.2.2
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Explain how the effects of random errors may be reduced
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1.2.3
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State uncertainties as absolute, fractional and percentage uncertainties
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1.2.4
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Determine relevant uncertainties in results and express this as a range (+/-)
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1.2.5
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Identify uncertainties and represent them graphically as error bars
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1.2.6
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Determine the uncertainties in the gradient and intercepts of a straight-line graph
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1.2.7
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Distinguish between precision and accuracy
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1.3 Vectors and Scalars
1.3.1
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Distinguish between vector and scalar quantities; give examples of each
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1.3.2
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Determine the sum or difference of two vectors by a graphical method (Explain how and show an example)
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1.3.3
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Determine the sum or difference of a set of vectors algebraically using components (Explain how and show an example)
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1.3.4
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Determine the result of multiplying or dividing a vector by a scalar quantity, both graphically and algebraically. (Explain how and show an example)
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