Physics Lab Report - Measurements - Thermometers, Densities, etc. with Diagrams

... Physics - Measurements Lab Report -Rohan M XB Measuring Temperature with Analogue & Digital Thermometers Aim: To find the level of accuracy and the more accurate measuring instrument between the analogue and digital thermometers, by measuring the temperature of water. Apparatus: * Tap water * Digital thermometer * Analogue thermometer * Beaker * Paper * Pen Method: 1. Fill the beaker with tap water 2. Place the digital thermometer in the beaker with water 3. Record the temperature from the digital thermometer 4. Take the analogue thermometer and place it in the beaker 5. Record the temperature given by the analogue thermometer Diagrams: (with analogue thermometer) (with digital thermometer) Results: Instrument used Temperature (°C) Analogue Thermometer (±0.1°C) 28°C Digital Thermometer (±0.01°C) 27.5°C Conclusion: The digital thermometer was the more accurate instrument, with a more accurate reading to 1 decimal place, rather than the analogue thermometer's reading of no decimal places (2 significant figures). Evaluation: * A parallax error may have taken place; eyes must be directly above the reading of the thermometer. * Stirring could have generated a little extra

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