Physics Revision 1/02/23 Flashcards

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Anomaly

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The result that does not fit with the other results

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Mean

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Also known as the average (add up the values and divide by the amount of values)

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Range

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The smallest value subtracted from the largest in the set

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Resolution

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This is the smallest change in a value a device can measure.

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Precision in a set of values

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Precision refers to how close the values are to each other.

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Accuracy

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The accuracy of a reading is how close it is to the true value.

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7
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Equation of finding average speed

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S=d/t …………… = speed= distance/time

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Constant speed on a distance time graph

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A straight line

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Slowing down on a distance time graph

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Line gets flatter

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Speeding up on a distance time graph

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One getting steeper

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Gravitational field strength equation

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Weight = mass x gravity (w=m x g)

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12
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As the sled gets faster, air resistance…….

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Increases

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13
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Unbalanced forces=………..

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Change in speed

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Balanced forces=…………..

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The object remains stationary

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The object continues at a constant speed if ……..

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The forces acting against the object are equal.

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