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Edexcel A-Level Physics Significant Figures

Practise Edexcel A-Level Physics significant figures by criticising data tables, decimal places, units, intervals and missing repeat readings.

Syllabus
Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Subsidiary/Advanced Level
Course
Physics XPH11/YPH11
Level
AS

Exam points

  • identify inconsistent significant figures, decimal places, units and missing raw repeats
  • criticise data tables for missing units, missing initial values or inconsistent intervals

3.4.3 - Significant figures question 1

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A student investigated the bending of a plastic beam.

The beam, of width w and height h, was supported at either end by two metal rods a distance l apart, as shown.

Figure for Question 3.4.3 - Significant figures question 1 — Edexcel A-Level Physics AS

She applied a force F to the middle of the plastic beam by hanging a mass from it.

Figure for Question 3.4.3 - Significant figures question 1 — Edexcel A-Level Physics AS

The beam bent downwards as shown.

Figure for Question 3.4.3 - Significant figures question 1 — Edexcel A-Level Physics AS

She measured the vertical distance d moved by the middle of the plastic beam and repeated this measurement for increasing values of F.

She recorded her results in a table, as shown.

Table for Question 3.4.3 - Significant figures question 1 — Edexcel A-Level Physics AS

Criticise the recording of these results.

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