Measurements and Errors Flashcards
1
Q
T
A
10^ 12
2
Q
G
A
10^ 9
3
Q
M
A
10^ 6
4
Q
k
A
10^ 3
5
Q
c
A
10^ 2
6
Q
m
A
10^ -3
7
Q
μ
A
10^ -6
8
Q
n
A
10^ -9
9
Q
p
A
10^ -12
10
Q
f
A
10^ -15
11
Q
eV to J
A
x 1.6 x 10 ^-19
12
Q
J to kWh
A
/ 3.6 x10^ 6
13
Q
define random error
A
Unpredictable errors from uncontrollable factors
14
Q
Define systematic error
A
faulty instruments or practice
includes zero error
15
Q
define precision
A
Measure of spread about the mean
