Cambridge AS & A Level Physics
P5.2Analysis, conclusions and uncertainties
Analysis, conclusions and uncertainties in Cambridge AS & A Level Physics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives
What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.
- P5.2.1Rearrange relationships into linear form, including with lg and ln, and choose derived quantities to plot.
- P5.2.2Complete tables with uncertainties and correct significant figures (including logarithms).
- P5.2.3Plot error bars and draw best-fit and worst acceptable lines.
- P5.2.4Find gradients and intercepts with their uncertainties and state a constant as value, uncertainty and unit.
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Data analysis: logarithms, error bars and worst lines
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