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+ | :[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1471851346/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1471851346&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=3ac654f4b0da781c49c855a1af4c92ea ''Measurement instruments, pages 126-7, GCSE Chemistry, Hodder, AQA ''] |
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Contents
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Measuring instruments are any piece of scientific equipment used to measure something.
About Measuring Instruments
- Different measuring instruments are used to measure different physical quantities.
- Measuring instruments are not perfect and can give the wrong value for some measurements, especially if they are used incorrectly.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Measuring instruments are any piece of scientific equipment used to measure a physical quantity.
About Measuring Instruments
- Measuring instruments are not perfect and can give the wrong value for some measurements, especially if they are used incorrectly.
- Measuring instruments often need to be calibrated before use to prevent a zero error giving inaccurate readings or measurements.
Some measuring instruments you should know:
- Ammeter
- Burette
- Datalogger
- Geiger Counter
- Joulemeter
- Luxmeter
- Measuring Cylinder
- Measuring Scale
- Newton Meter
- Oscilloscope
- pHmeter
- Pipette
- Protractor
- Ruler
- Syringe
- Thermometer
- Stopwatch
- Voltmeter