READINGS Flashcards

1
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Why take repeated readings?

A

Reduce random errors where average can be taken

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Why a few oscillations?

A

Period of oscillating system is too short to be timed without significant uncertainty so take larger time value to reduce percentage and fractional uncertainty due to HRT

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