Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Errors and uncertainties

Errors and uncertainties — practice question

Which statement concerning systematic errors is incorrect?

  • AA systematic error can be caused by using an incorrectly calibrated instrument.
  • BOne particular type of systematic error can affect all the measurements by the same amount.
  • CThe effect of a systematic error can be reduced by repeating and averaging the measurements.
  • DZero error is a type of systematic error.

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