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Measuring instruments

James Norman OCR Physics A-level A-level English 17 cards

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1LengthMetre ruler
Ruler
Tape measure
Micrometer/Vernier calliper (for small distances
2TimeStopwatch
Light gate
3MassMass balance
4VelocityLight gate + data logger
Ticker timer
(usually calculated rather than measured)
5AccelerationLight gate + data logger
(usually calculated)
6ForceNewton metre or may use \(W=mg\) for weight specifically
7PowerCalculated
8Kinetic EnergyCalculated
9Potential DifferenceVoltmeter
10CurrentAmmeter
Galvanometer for very small currents
11Electrical powerCalculated through ammeter and voltmeter
May also use a joulemeter
12CapacitanceFarad meter
13ResistanceOhmmeter
14TemperatureThermometer
15PressureBarometer
Pressure gauge
May also be calculated
16VolumeCalculated from lengths
Eureka can and measuring cylinder
17Magnetic flux densityHall probe
Search coil
These technically measure induced e.m.f. so flux density must be calculated

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