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Cambridge AS & A Level Physics

P3Advanced practical skills (Paper 3)

Advanced practical skills (Paper 3) in Cambridge AS & A Level Physics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

AS Level: manipulation, measurement and observation; presentation of data; analysis, conclusions and evaluation.

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Lessons

  • Measuring instruments, light gates and the oscilloscope

    40 min

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  • Recording results, tables and graphs in practical physics

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  • Uncertainty in readings, limitations and improvements

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Advanced practical skills (Paper 3): sample question

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A sinusoidal trace on an oscilloscope is 3.03.0 divisions from the bottom of a trough to the top of a crest. The y-gain is 5.0 V div−15.0\ \text{V div}^{-1}. What is the amplitude (peak value) of the p.d.?

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