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Yes. There is no system of measurement that is "perfect" in every way. We work hard to reduce error or uncertainty when we measure stuff, but we cannot eliminate it.

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Give types of errors in physics?

Some types of errors in physics include systematic errors, which result from flaws in experimental setup or measurement instruments; random errors, which occur due to fluctuations in experimental conditions or human limitations; and instrumental errors, which arise from inaccuracies or limitations in measurement devices.


What determines the accuracy of a measurement?

The accuracy of a measurement is determined by how close the measured value is to the true value of the quantity being measured. Factors that can affect accuracy include the precision of the measuring instrument, the skill of the person taking the measurement, and any systematic errors or biases in the measurement process.


Why is significant figures important is measurement?

Significant figures are important in measurement because they determine how accurate a scientific claim can be. There always has to be a small amount of uncertainty in an answer, because no measurement or calculation is ever 100% absolute.


Errors in precision are caused by such factors as noise. This type of error which reduces the precision of a measurement system is known as?

The type of error that reduces the precision of a measurement system due to factors like noise is called random error. Random errors are unpredictable fluctuations in measurements that can lead to variations in the measured values.


What kind of error in measurement is caused by unpredictable changes in the environment?

Random error is caused by unpredictable changes in the environment, leading to variations in the measurement results. These errors are typically seen as fluctuations around the true value of the measurement and can be reduced by taking multiple measurements and calculating an average.

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Sources of errors encountered in measurement?

sources of errors encountered in measurment


What errors in your technique could cause the line not to go through zero?

Some of the reasons are: Systematic measurement errors. Random measurement errors. Poor use of equipment. Recording errors. Calculation errors. Poor plotting. Wrong model.


A every measurement must have a?

length


Is quantitative data aways accurate why or why not?

No, because there can be measurement errors as well as errors in recording the data.


What is the unit of measurement used in quantium physics?

every measurement, but Planck scale is a common one


What has the author J Bettesworth written?

J. Bettesworth has written: 'The New universal ready reckoner, or Every trader's infallible guide' -- subject(s): Tables, Money, Measurement


What two things does every measurement have?

A number and a unit.


What are the methods of minimizing the effects of errors in measurement?

Always repeat the measurement for reliability . Measurement should always be seen up front and not sideways. Use a new scale for better readings.


What are the sources of errors that can be encounter in measurement?

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What has the author Cheng Hsiao written?

Cheng Hsiao has written: 'Linear regression using both temporally aggregated and temporally disaggregated data' -- subject(s): Regression analysis, Time-series analysis 'Measurement error in a dynamic simultaneous equations model with stationary disturbances' -- subject(s): Equations, Simultaneous, Errors, Theory of, Simultaneous Equations, Theory of Errors


What must every measurement contain?

Some degree of error.


What has the author Henry B Kerfoot written?

Henry B. Kerfoot has written: 'The use of industrial hygiene samplers for soil-gas measurement' -- subject(s): Soil pollution, Measurement 'Soil-gas measurement for detection of subsurface organic contamination' -- subject(s): Measurement, Soil air, Pollution