Physics Revision Flashcards

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1
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How do you describe alternating-current

A

A voltage that fluctuates in direction continuously

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How can the student measure distance H more accurately

A

Make sure that there is no zero error

The ruler should be vertical

Use a ruler with finer calibration

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3
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Why does radioactive substances reduce with time

A

The activity decreases due to nucleus decay

And the number of nuclei decaying per second decreases

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4
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When measuring speed of sound what should you take away from from your results

A

Reaction time

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