1.12 - Importance of Accurate Measurement
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Practice Questions
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What is measurement?
💡 Hint: Think about what you do when you weigh something.
Why is accuracy important in science?
💡 Hint: Consider what would happen if measurements were wrong.
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Why is accurate measurement important?
💡 Hint: Think of places where accuracy is a matter of life and death.
True or False: Inaccurate measurements can have serious consequences in engineering.
💡 Hint: Recall examples of buildings or structures.
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Design a small experiment to test the impact of inaccurate measurements on a simple chemical reaction. Outline the process clearly.
💡 Hint: Watch how the chemical reaction varies with different vinegar amounts.
Analyze data from two bridge constructions where one had precise measurements and the other didn't. Discuss potential outcomes.
💡 Hint: Think about how weight distribution works in bridges.
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