Practice - Measurement Errors
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Practice Questions
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What type of error is caused by using a faulty measuring tool?
💡 Hint: Think about whether the error is consistent.
What can reduce random errors in measurements?
💡 Hint: Consider how we deal with unpredictable variations.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What type of error occurs when a measuring tool is faulty?
💡 Hint: Consider if the error repeats itself every time.
True or False: Random errors can be completely eliminated.
💡 Hint: Review if all variables can indeed be controlled.
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Challenge Problems
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Evaluate how both systematic and random errors could affect the reading of a newly developed weight scale that consistently reads 5 kg less than the actual weight, and a user’s fluctuating reading due to not stabilizing the scale.
💡 Hint: Analyze both consistent biases and unpredictable variances.
A physics lab aims to measure the width of a desk. If repeated measurements yield 1.2m, 1.5m, and 1.3m, discuss how systematic and random errors might be present.
💡 Hint: Think about potential biases in measurements as well as random alterations.
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