Re: [Phys-l] Data Analysis Questions

[Bernard Cleyet <bernardcleyet@redshift.com>]

Ignoring JD's caveats, I suggest resistors:


On 2008, Nov 25, , at 19:57, John Denker wrote:
> Also, a suggestion:
>
> In the student lab, and in the research lab, use 1% resistors
> for everything.
>  -- They are easier on the students, because the value is
>   written as a numeral -- no fussing with the color code.
>  -- The circuit is more likely to work as designed.
>  -- All resistors are cheaper than dirt.  The idea of saving
>   money by using 5% or 10% resistors is the height of pound-
>   foolishness.
>
> If you think this suggestion is super-obvious, well, good
> for you ... but I mention it because there are some labs
> out there using 5% and 10% resistors.

Obtain a bunch (how many is part of the exercise) and measure their  
resistance [all same labeled value and precision, obviously].


bc suspects the data may be bimodal for an obvious reason, and still  
remembers most of  the colour code from the late forties.




On 2008, Nov 26, , at 05:59, Julie Quah wrote:

> Hey folks,
>
> I am looking for some data to create data analysis questions,  
> particularly
> in the topics on wave, sound and optics. Any resource offerred will  
> be much
> appreciated.
>
> Thank you.
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