Error Propagation Spring Constant
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result from experimental observations, it is almost always necessary to know the extent of these inaccuracies. If several measurements are used to compute a result, one must know how the inaccuracies of the individual observations contribute to the
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inaccuracy of the result. If one is comparing a number based on a theoretical error propagation dividing by a constant prediction with one based on experiment, it is necessary to know something about the accuracy of both of these if error propagation multiply by constant one is to say something intelligent about whether or not they agree. Systematic Errors. Systematic errors are errors associated with the particular instruments or techniques used to carry out the measurements. Suppose we have
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a book that is 9" wide. If we measure its width with a ruler whose first inch has previously been cut off, then the result of the measurement is most likely to be 10". This is a systematic error. If a thermometer immersed in boiling water at normal pressure reads 102 C, it is improperly calibrated. If readings from this thermometer are incorporated into experimental results, a systematic error
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results. A voltage meter that is not properly "zeroed" introduces a systematic error. An important point to be clear about is that a systematic error implies that all measurements in a set of data taken with the same instrument or technique are shifted in the same direction by the same amount. Unfortunately, there is no consistent method by which systematic errors may be treated or analyzed. Each experiment must in general be considered individually and it is often very difficult just to identify the possible sources, let alone estimate their magnitude, of the systematic errors. Only an experimenter whose skills have come through long experience can consistently detect systematic errors and prevent or correct them. Random Errors
Random errors are produced by a large number of unpredictable and unknown variations in the experiment. These can result from small errors in judgment on the part of the observer, such as in estimating tenths of the smallest scale division. Other causes are unpredictable fluctuations in conditions, such as temperature, illumination, line voltage, any kind of mechanical vibration of the experimental equipment, etc. It is found empirically that such random errors are frequently distributed according to a simple law. This makes it possible to useCommunity Forums > Science Education > Open Physics Practice Problems > Not finding help here? Sign up for a free 30min tutor trial with Chegg Tutors Dismiss Notice Dismiss Notice Join Physics Forums Today! The friendliest, high quality error propagation physics science and math community on the planet! Everyone who loves science is here! Error propagation
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for effective spring constant Oct 11, 2012 #1 Tallah 1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data Calculate the error propagation error propagation khan academy for the theoretical effective spring constant for the two springs. The actual values don't matter, it's just supposed to show how it would be calculated. 2. Relevant equations ke=k1*k2/(k1+k2) 3. The attempt at a solution ke=A*B/(A+B) (Let http://teacher.pas.rochester.edu/phy121/Laboratory/ErrorAnalysis/ErrorAnalysis.htm A=k1, B=k2) I have come up with two possibilities, but I'm not sure if either is correct. The addition in the denominator is confusing me. Possibility 1: σ(ke)/|ke|=σ(A)/|A| + σ(B)/|B| + σ(A) +σ(B) Possibility 2: σ(ke)/|ke|=σ(A)/|A| + σ(B)/|B| + (σ(A) +σ(B))/|A+B| Tallah, Oct 11, 2012 Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories on Phys.org •Game over? Computer beats human champ in ancient Chinese game •Simplifying solar cells with a new mix of https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/error-propagation-for-effective-spring-constant.643196/ materials •Imaged 'jets' reveal cerium's post-shock inner strength (Want to reply to this thread? Log in or Sign up here!) Show Ignored Content Know someone interested in this topic? Share this thread via Reddit, Google+, Twitter, or Facebook Can you help with the solution or looking for help too? Draft saved Draft deleted Ohm’s Law Mellow Solving the Cubic Equation for Dummies Grandpa Chet’s Entropy Recipe Digital Camera Buyer’s Guide: Introduction Tetrad Fields and Spacetime Precession in Special and General Relativity Introduction to Astrophotography LHC Part 4: Searching for New Particles and Decays A Poor Man’s CMB Primer. Part 4: Cosmic Acoustics So I Am Your Intro Physics Instructor Why Supersymmetry? Because of Deligne’s theorem. Similar Discussions: Error propagation for effective spring constant Errors on decay constants (Replies: 0) Effective Spring Constant (Replies: 0) Error Propagation Formulas (Replies: 0) Error Propagation (Replies: 0) Problems with propagation of error (Replies: 0) Loading... Log in with Facebook Log in with Twitter Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Forgot your password? Stay logged in Physics Forums - The Fusion of Science and Community Forums > Science Education > Open Physics Practice Problems > Menu Forums Featured Threads Recent Posts Unanswered Threads Videos Search Media New Media Insights Articles Tutorials FA
calculate important results. For example, you might: - Measure a room’s linear dimensions (length, width, height) and calculate its volume. - Measure the time and distance a ball falls from rest, and calculate the gravitational acceleration it was experiencing as it fell. - Measure the distance a https://www.chabotcollege.edu/faculty/shildreth/physics/4alectures/Uncertainty1.htm spring is pulled away from its equilibrium position, and the force needed to pull it, to calculate the “spring constant k”. In every case, you will have some uncertainty in the values you measure, as every measurement in science has some inherent uncertainty due to the instrument, technique, and/or observer involved. How will those uncertainties in what you measured affect the derived quantity? There are some easy brute-force techniques you can use in every lab to estimate the uncertainty error propagation of any calculated quantity, and some wonderful mathematical principles you can apply that show why those techniques are valid. Example: Calculating Volume Suppose you want to calculate the volume of a regular, rectangular solid, like a physics book! You measure the length (l), width (w), and height (h) of the solid, in centimeters, to two (2) significant figures, and record the data as shown below in the table. You have some uncertainty in the measured values of l, w, and by a constant h, which you have estimated to be 1 mm for each dimension. We’ll use the greek letter “delta” (d) to indicate that uncertainty in a measurement. (l) Length (cm) (dl) Uncertainty in measuring l (cm) (w) Width (cm) (dw) Uncertainty in measuring w (cm) (h) Height (cm) (dh) Uncertainty in measuring h (cm) 28.7 0.1 21.1 0.1 5.4 0.1 What does d mean? The uncertainty in a measurement reflects a range in values that might be possible. In your measurement of length for the book, you found l = 28.7 cm, but it might have been as little as 28.65 cm, or as much as 28.75 cm. You could capture this uncertainty by writing your measurement as: Length = 28.7 +/- 0.1 cm In general, your measurements should always be recorded as: x +/- dx (units) For the regular rectangular solid, calculating the volume is easy – Volume = Length x Width x Height. From your measurements, a calculator will give you: Volume = 28.7 cm x 21.1 cm x 5.4 cm = 3270.078 cm3 Two questions should immediately come to mind! a) How many significant figures should the answer have to appropriately capture the precision of your answer? b) How uncertain is this calculated value, given that each of the measurements involved were a bit uncertain? In o
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