Measurements and Uncertainties Course
Gain mastery in measurements and uncertainties through a hands-on pendulum experiment. Learn to quantify errors, propagate uncertainties effectively, analyse sensitivity, compare your calculated g with accepted values, and design improved setups for accurate, professional physics outcomes in everyday lab settings.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This practical course teaches you to design a precise pendulum experiment, measure length and period accurately, quantify uncertainties using statistical methods, propagate errors to calculate g, create error budgets, compare results with standard values, and report findings in a clear, reproducible manner suitable for Zimbabwean physics labs.
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- Uncertainty propagation: calculate g using partial derivatives and relative errors.
- Error budgets: identify main error sources and optimise pendulum measurements quickly.
- Statistical tests for agreement: rigorously compare measured g to standard values.
- Precision in timing and length: plan repeated trials and determine 1-sigma errors.
- Professional lab reports: display g ± u(g), units, significant figures, and percentage error.
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