Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Errors and uncertainties

Errors and uncertainties — practice question

A measurement of a physical quantity can be affected by random errors and by systematic errors. Which statement is correct?

  • ARandom errors can be reduced by taking the average of several measurements.
  • BRandom errors are always caused by the person taking the measurement.
  • CA systematic error cannot be reduced by adjusting the apparatus.
  • DA systematic error results in a different reading each time the measurement is taken.

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