Estimates and Measurements (Online Exercise)

Designed to introduce online students to the type of simulations used for upcoming labs, as well as practicing the concepts of estimating and making metric measurements.

Student Objectives

  • Become familiar with using the Physics Interactives interface
  • Practice the process of making numerical estimates
  • Understand the difference between precision and accuracy in measurement
  • Learn to make reliable and repeatable measurements
  • Practice recording data and information in a structured format


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