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A stopwatch is used in athletic meets because it offers precise timing capabilities, allowing for accurate measurement of race times down to hundredths or thousandths of a second. Unlike a wristwatch, which may not provide the same level of precision or quick reset functions, stopwatches are specifically designed for timing events and often feature buttons for easy start, stop, and lap recording. This accuracy is crucial in competitive sports, where even the smallest fraction of a second can determine the outcome of a race.
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What is a stopwatch measured in?
i think a stop watch measurese speed or time????
What lab equipment is used to measure time?
Usually a stopwatch. Higher quality stopwatches will give better resolution in results.
What is the uncertainty in measurement when using a stopwatch to measure time?
The uncertainty in measurement when using a stopwatch typically depends on the stopwatch's resolution and the human reaction time involved in starting and stopping the watch. It is generally recommended to estimate the uncertainty to be half of the smallest division on the stopwatch. To reduce uncertainty, multiple measurements should be taken and averaged.
What experiment could you perform to measure the speed of sound in air when you are provided with a starters gun a stop watch and tape measure?
One person holds the gun and the stopwatch. The other person walks away, unrolling the tape measure ast they go - and stops at an agreed distance. The first person fires the gun - and starts the stopwatch. The second person signals when they hear the shot - and the stopwatch is halted. Divide the time taken for the shot to be heard by the measured distance - and you have the speed of sound.
What is the uncertainty of a stopwatch?
The uncertainty of a stopwatch typically refers to the smallest time increment it can measure accurately, which is often one-tenth of a second (0.1 seconds) for digital stopwatches. However, this can vary depending on the quality and design of the stopwatch. Additionally, human reaction time can introduce further uncertainty when starting or stopping the timer. Overall, the total uncertainty combines both the stopwatch's precision and the user's reaction time.
Does a stopwatch measure distance?
No. A stopwatch measures time.
Does a student need to have a stopwatch need to measure a fall?
yes you do need to measure with a stopwatch try expierment
What stopwatch used for?
to measure time
What is a stopwatch what is the least count of a mechanical stopwatch you have used in the laboratory?
A stopwatch is a timekeeping device used to measure the duration of an event. The least count of a mechanical stopwatch typically used in laboratories is 0.1 seconds, meaning it can measure time intervals in increments of 0.1 seconds.
What is the measure of an object's physical makeup?
a stopwatch
What is MEASURE of an objects physical makeup?
a stopwatch
Do you use a stop watch to measure speed?
no you use a stopwatch to measure elapsed time.
How do you calculate speed and distance of an object?
stopwatch and tape measure
What instuments can be used to measure period of a pendulum?
You could use a stopwatch.
What is a stopwatch metric unit?
The unit is a second, but it can measure to 0.01 seconds.
What instrument do you use to measure the rate of a falling object?
a ruler and a stopwatch
Which tool measures distance a thermometer pan balance stopwatch or meter stick?
measuring tape,ruler,measuring cup/spoon,lazer
