Physics topic
Measurement simulations
Read vernier scales, use a micrometer and investigate how careful measurements reveal physical relationships.
What limits the precision of a measurement?
Compare a coarse scale reading with a fine scale reading. Record units and resolution, then check whether a zero offset changes the final result.
- Scale resolution and least count
- Zero error and corrected readings
- Extension and Young modulus
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