AS Physics Practical Skills Tables An example: Potential Difference V/V 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.

00 Current I/A Test 1 0.16 0.22 0.27 0.46 0.52 0.66 0.76 Test 2 0.12 0.26 0.36 0.42 0.56 0.57 0.72 Test 3 0.07 0.17 0.32 0.37 0.47 0.62 0.67 Average 0.12 0.22 0.32 0.42 0.52 0.62 0.72

You need to make sure that you have: Included a heading Included the variable symbol/unit Used a minimum of 7 sets of data Used the full range of measurements Repeated each test at least 3 times Used a suitable number of decimal places when recording results Recorded the full precision of the measuring instrument: Instead of 1, use 1.00 if that is what the instrument says.

Graphs 1. Include the correct label and unit on both axis 2. Choose a suitable scale 3. Graphs should cover at least half of the graph paper 4. Plot points carefully 5. Draw a line of best fit 6. When calculating the gradient, draw a triangle on your graph with sides of at least 8cm. 7. Give the gradient the correct unit. To work out the gradient of a graph y/x