Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Errors and uncertainties

Errors and uncertainties — practice question

The following four possible sources of error are given for a set of measurements. 1 an analogue meter whose scale is viewed from different angles 2 a meter that always gives readings $5\%$ too high 3 a meter with a needle that is not frictionless, so the needle occasionally sticks slightly 4 a meter with a zero error Which errors are random and which are systematic?

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