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A2.3 - Errors in Measurement

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What is meant by an error in measurement?

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✅EvaluateQuestion 2 of 21

Which error is caused by incorrect eye position when reading a scale?

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✅EvaluateQuestion 3 of 21

Which instrument problem causes a zero error?

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✅EvaluateQuestion 4 of 21

Which term describes the smallest change an instrument can detect?

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✅EvaluateQuestion 5 of 21

Which type of error affects digital instruments?

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✅EvaluateQuestion 6 of 21

Which method helps reduce random errors?

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✅EvaluateQuestion 7 of 21

Which error shifts all readings in the same direction?

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✅EvaluateQuestion 8 of 21

A stopwatch is used to time a race at a school sports day. The times vary slightly. What type of error is present?

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✅EvaluateQuestion 9 of 21

Why does averaging repeated readings improve accuracy?

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✅EvaluateQuestion 10 of 21

Which situation is most likely to produce systematic error?

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✅EvaluateQuestion 11 of 21

Why are non-linear scales difficult to read accurately?

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✅EvaluateQuestion 12 of 21

Which instrument is most suitable for minimizing error when measuring wire diameter?

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✅EvaluateQuestion 13 of 21

A student measures volume correctly but mass incorrectly. What happens to density?

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✅EvaluateQuestion 14 of 21

Which practice helps reduce parallax error?

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✅EvaluateQuestion 15 of 21

A balance reads 2 g when empty. What type of error is this?

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✅EvaluateQuestion 16 of 21

Which error cannot be reduced by averaging?

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✅EvaluateQuestion 17 of 21

A student always records values slightly higher than expected. What is the most likely cause?

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✅EvaluateQuestion 18 of 21

Which combination gives the most accurate measurement?

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✅EvaluateQuestion 19 of 21

Why should non-linear regions of a scale be avoided?

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✅EvaluateQuestion 20 of 21

How can systematic error be reduced?

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✅EvaluateQuestion 21 of 21

A digital thermometer gives fluctuating readings. What is the best action?

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✅EvaluateQuestion 1 of 21

What is meant by an error in measurement?

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