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Measuring Instrument

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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:

References

AQA

Measurement instruments, pages 126-7, GCSE Chemistry, Hodder, AQA