Practice - Systematic Errors
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Practice Questions
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What is a systematic error?
💡 Hint: Think of an error that happens every time you measure something.
Give an example of systematic error.
💡 Hint: Consider what could be wrong with the measuring tool.
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What are systematic errors?
💡 Hint: Think about which type of errors repeat consistently.
True or False: Calibration can eliminate all types of measurement errors.
💡 Hint: Consider that there can be different types of errors.
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A researcher finds that every mass measurement they take with a balance is always 5 grams higher than the known weight. Describe a systematic error in this context.
💡 Hint: What fault in the equipment could cause all measurements to be consistently high?
After investigating repeated variations in temperature readings in an experiment, a lab team discovers their thermometer consistently reads 2 degrees higher than actual. Explain the significance of identifying this systematic error in scientific experiments.
💡 Hint: How could not identifying this error impact the results of the experiment?
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