MEX-003 · Kinematics Sample material

Measurement accuracy and errors

Direct and indirect measurements, absolute and relative error, the mean value.

Estimated time: 1 h 5 activities

Learning objective

Write a measurement result with its error and calculate the error.

Expected outcomes

Calculates the mean, absolute and relative error; distinguishes random and systematic errors.

Activities

Lecture
Lecture · 15 min · required
Practice
Practice · 20 min · required
Measuring free-fall time and determining g
Laboratory · 20 min · required
Analytical question
Self-study · 20 min · optional
Final test
Test · 20 min · required · pass ≥ 70%

Completion conditions

  • Lecture
  • Practice
  • Measuring free-fall time and determining g
  • Final test — at least 70%