Practice Error Types - 4.1 | Chapter 2 : Physical Quantities and Measurements | ICSE Class 8 Physics
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Question 1

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What are systematic errors?

💡 Hint: Think about how often can you trust a tape measure.

Question 2

Easy

Give an example of a random error.

💡 Hint: What happens if you look from the side instead of straight?

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Question 1

What type of error occurs due to faulty equipment?

  • Systematic Error
  • Random Error
  • Human Error

💡 Hint: Think about the types of errors that repeat with each measurement.

Question 2

True or False: Random errors can be reduced by averaging multiple readings.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: What happens when you take many measurements of the same object?

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

You conducted an experiment to measure the height of a plant using a ruler that was bent. Describe how this would affect your measurements and suggest a solution to ensure accuracy.

💡 Hint: Think about the reliability of the tools you use.

Question 2

Design an experiment to measure the volume of water in a beaker that utilizes average readings to minimize random errors. Explain how you would ensure that systematic errors are accounted.

💡 Hint: What practices would help reduce mistakes?

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