Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Errors and uncertainties

Errors and uncertainties — practice question

Four possible causes of error in a set of measurements are given below. 1 an analogue meter that is viewed from different angles when its scale is read 2 a meter that consistently gives readings $5\%$ too high 3 a meter with a needle that is not frictionless, so the needle occasionally sticks a little 4 a meter that has a zero error Which errors are random and which are systematic?

  • ARandom: 1 and 2; Systematic: 3 and 4
  • BRandom: 1 and 3; Systematic: 2 and 4
  • CRandom: 2 and 4; Systematic: 1 and 3
  • DRandom: 3 and 4; Systematic: 1 and 2

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