Understanding Measurements Physics is based on measurements. Experiments which are the key to the development of physical theories involve measurements of various physical quantities. Various measuring instruments are used for different types of measurements and the reading obtained by each instrument must be presented in suitable units. Choosing an … [Read more...] about Understanding Measurements
Measurements
Errors in Measurements
Errors in Measurements Since no measurement can be absolutely accurate, there will always be some sort of error in a measurement. An error is the difference between the measured value and the actual value.If an error cannot be eliminated or reduced, it must be considered as part of the measurement. There are two main types of errors in measurements, namely systematic … [Read more...] about Errors in Measurements