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Measuring Density of Solids and Liquids1 objectives
- Measure mass and volume accurately to determine the densities of solid and liquid materials.
Investigating Force and Extension in Springs1 objectives
- Measure force and extension to investigate the behaviour of springs safely and identify the limit of proportionality.
Investigating Motion of a Trolley on a Ramp1 objectives
- Measure distance and time to determine the speed and acceleration of a trolley moving down a ramp.
Measuring Wave Properties with a Ripple Tank1 objectives
- Use a ripple tank safely to measure wave frequency and wavelength and calculate wave speed.
Investigating Specific Heat Capacity using Electrical Heating1 objectives
- Measure electrical energy transfer and temperature change to determine the specific heat capacity of a material.
Investigating Current-Potential Difference Characteristics (PAG P6)1 objectives
- Measure current and potential difference to investigate current-potential-difference characteristics of circuit components.
Constructing and Comparing Series and Parallel Circuits1 objectives
- Construct series and parallel circuits from circuit diagrams and compare the behaviour of components.
Investigating Reflection and Refraction1 objectives
- Investigate reflection and refraction using appropriate optical apparatus and safe working methods.
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- What is the most accurate way to read the volume of a liquid in a measuring cylinder?
- During a refraction experiment where light travels from air into a rectangular glass block, what happens to the light ray?
- A student measures the current as 2.0 A, voltage as 12 V, and heating time as 10 minutes. The material has a mass of 0.5 kg and its temperature increased by 10 °C. What is the calculated specific heat capacity?
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