Foundations of Physics
3 terms
Foundations of Physics
Random Error
Unpredictable, non-repeatable fluctuations in experimental measurements that occur with equal probability in either direction.
Foundations of PhysicsReproducibility
The requirement that an experimental finding can be independently duplicated by other researchers using the same procedures.
Foundations of PhysicsResultant Vector
The single combined vector that produces the exact same net physical effect as two or more individual vectors acting simultaneously.