Measurement & Kinematics Definitions Flashcards
1
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Derived units
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Derived units consist of multiplication or division of base units
2
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Systematic error
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A systematic error will result in all readings being either above or below the accepted value.
3
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Random error
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Random error will result in readings being scattered around the accepted value.
4
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Accuracy
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Accuracy is a measure of how close the experimental result is to the true value or accepted value.
5
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Precision
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Precision is a measure of how close the experimental results are to each other.
6
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Speed
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Speed is the rate of change of distance with time.
7
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Velocity
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Velocity is the rate of change of displacement with time.
8
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Acceleration
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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity with time.
