Master key methods for precise physical measurements and experiments. This practical guide explains how to measure time, inertia, torsion, magnetism, and more with clear, step-by-step methods suitable for students and professionals alike.
The book presents tested techniques for observing and reducing data to true physical values. It covers how to correct for amplitude in time measurements, determine moments of inertia, separate turning forces from natural elasticity, and handle magnetic observations with careful instrumentation. Throughout, the emphasis is on concrete procedures, units, and calculations backed by worked examples.
- How to reduce oscillation time to an infinitely small arc for accurate results
- Calculations and experimental methods for moment of inertia
- Determining the coefficient of torsion and the role of torsion in measurements
- Practical approaches to magnetic inclination and other magnetism topics
Ideal for readers of study lectures and lab work in physics, engineering, and metrology who need reliable methods and formulas for physical measurements.