Unit 1 03 Errors and Uncertainties 1. Learning Objectives Subject Content: Distinguish between Precision and Accuracy. Identify Random and Systematic errors. Calculate absolute, fractional, and percentage Uncertainties. Combine uncertainties in calculations (addition, multiplication, powers). Language Goals: Describe data sets using “precise but not accurate” etc. Explain the “source of error” in experiments. 2. Key Terminology … Read more
Unit 1 02 Estimation of Physical Quantities 1. Learning Objectives Subject Content: Estimate the approximate order of magnitude for length, time, and mass. Develop a “mental scale” for common physical entities. Language Goals: Use phrases like “in the order of…” and “approximately…” to describe scales. Understand the meaning of “Order of Magnitude”. 2. Key Terminology … Read more
Unit 1 01 Physical Quantities and SI Units 1. Learning Objectives Subject Content: Recall the seven base quantities and their SI units. Understand how to derive units for other physical quantities. Memorize and apply standard prefixes (pico to tera). Language Goals: Master the terminology for “Base Units” and “Derived Units”. Accurately describe the relationship between … Read more