Measurements and Uncertainties Course
Master measurement and uncertainty through a practical pendulum experiment. Learn to quantify errors, propagate uncertainties, analyse sensitivity, compare results to accepted g values, and design improved setups for precise, professional physics outcomes. This builds strong foundations for accurate scientific work in Sierra Leone contexts.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
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What will I learn?
This practical Measurements and Uncertainties Course guides you in designing a precise pendulum experiment, measuring length and period accurately, and quantifying uncertainties using clear statistical methods. You will propagate errors to calculate g, create error budgets, compare with standard values, and document findings in a reproducible format that enhances all future measurements.
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- Uncertainty propagation: compute g using partial derivatives and relative errors.
- Error budgets: rank main sources and optimise pendulum measurements quickly.
- Statistical agreement tests: rigorously compare measured g to accepted values.
- Precision timing and length: design repeated trials and quantify 1-sigma errors.
- Professional lab reporting: present g ± u(g), units, sig figs, and percent error.
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