writing physics experements Flashcards

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When writing physics experiments you should always

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add safety precautions and bonus precautions (for added detail and safety)

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Delta:

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Difference

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Parallax error

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An error in recording the volume of water when viewed at from a different angle

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meniscus:

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The water line you should read from in a container test tube, measuring cylinder, etc.

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Average speed =

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total distance/total time

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Accerleation definition

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change in velocity/time

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distance

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average speed times time

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acceleration formula

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Final velocity minus starting velocity, divided by elapsed time

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velocity

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displacement divided by change in time

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resultant fore

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Mass times acceleration

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resultant fore

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Mass times acceleration

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Deceleration

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Deduction in speed

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