Practice - Random Errors
Practice Questions
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What is a random error?
💡 Hint: Think about the variability in measurements.
Name one cause of random errors.
💡 Hint: Consider how you measure.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What are random errors?
💡 Hint: Remember if they can fluctuate.
True or False: Averaging multiple readings can reduce random errors.
💡 Hint: Think about statistical means.
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Challenge Problems
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A student measured the length of a desk four times and got readings of 120, 122, 121, and 123 cm. Calculate the average and discuss how these random errors might affect the overall result.
💡 Hint: Identify the average of these numbers.
During a lab session, the temperature was taken multiple times: 25.5°C, 26.0°C, 25.7°C, and 25.8°C. Discuss how averaging these readings can lead to a more accurate result.
💡 Hint: Calculate the mean temperature to find consistency.
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