Others (WA1] Flashcards
1
Q
Human reaction time Formula
A
d = 1/2 gt²
2
Q
Oscillation
A
Pendulum Bob swings along a vertical plane
3
Q
Period of a pendulum
A
Time taken for one oscillation
4
Q
Why do we take readings from a stopwatch to 1dp?
A
- Requires start and stop by hand
- manual operation induces random error called human reaction time (0.3s-0.5s)
5
Q
Independent variable
A
Changed variable, x axis
6
Q
Dependent variable
A
Measured variable, y axis
