This course is essential for the day-to-day practice of physics. Systematically checking the dimensional consistency of results often helps detect errors.
To approach a physical phenomenon precisely, one must be able to describe it quantitatively.
This requires measuring the relevant physical quantities. These measured quantities obey laws that relate them to one another through mathematical formulas.
We will therefore define what constitutes a measurable physical quantity and revisit the concept of a system of units. You are already familiar with a number of base units in the SI system.
During practical sessions, we will revisit the concept of measurement uncertainty.This course is essential for the day-to-day practice of physics. Systematically checking the dimensional consistency of results often helps detect errors.
To approach a physical phenomenon precisely, one must be able to describe it quantitatively.
This requires measuring the relevant physical quantities. These measured quantities obey laws that relate them to one another through mathematical formulas.
We will therefore define what constitutes a measurable physical quantity and revisit the concept of a system of units. You are already familiar with a number of base units in the SI system.
During practical sessions, we will revisit the concept of measurement uncertainty.
