diff --git a/docs/sph3u7.md b/docs/sph3u7.md index f7edbd2..87149e0 100644 --- a/docs/sph3u7.md +++ b/docs/sph3u7.md @@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ Uncertainties are stated in the form of [value] ± [uncertainty]. A value is onl To determine a measurement's absolute uncertainty, if: - the instrument states its uncertainty, use that. - - an analog instrument is used, the uncertainty is half of the smallest scale. (eg if a ruler can measure to $0.1cm$, the uncertainty would $0.005 cm$) + - an analog instrument is used, the uncertainty is half of the smallest scale. - a digital instrument is used, the last reported digit is uncertain by 1 at its order of magnitude. !!! example @@ -163,6 +163,7 @@ $$\text{intercept}_{\text{best fit}} ± \frac{\text{intercept}_{\max} - intercep !!! note "Definition" - **Scalar:** A physical quantity with a numerical value (magnitude) and a unit. - **Vector:** A physical quantity with a numerical value (magnitude), a unit, and a **direction.** + - The **minimum magnitude** for any vector must be $`\ge 0`$ ??? example - Scalar quantities include speed, distance, mass, temperature, pressure, time, frequency, current, voltage, and more. @@ -177,8 +178,6 @@ $$\vec{a} = (1, 1)$$ - The **magnitude** of a vector can be expressed as the absolute value of a vector. $$|\vec{a}| = 1 \text{ m}$$ -!!! info "Reminder" - Remember that the **minimum magnitude** for any vector must be $`\ge 0`$ ### Adding/subtracting vectors diagrammatically