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The error is introduced by the thickness of the mirror is called the reflective error. It all depends with which side the mirror is coated. The type of mirror in question also plays a role.

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What errors can be introduced by the thickness of the mirror in a plane mirror experiment?

The thickness of the mirror in a plane mirror experiment can introduce parallax error, where the reflected image appears to shift due to the position of the observer. It can also cause slight distortions in the reflection due to the change in path length for light rays as they reflect off the thicker part of the mirror.


What error is produced by the thickness of the mirror?

The error produced by the thickness of the mirror is known as spherical aberration. This occurs when light rays passing through the outer edges of the mirror focus at a different point compared to those passing through the center, leading to a blurry or distorted image.


What is the function or the mirror located under the ammeter scale?

As you read the meter, you're supposed to line up the needle with its image in the mirror. When you do that, you know you're looking at it exactly perpendicular to the numbers, not on a slant. That eliminates the possibility of introducing an error into your reading because of "parallax".


What error would be introduced into the determination of the density of the regularly shape solid if the solid were hollow?

If the regularly shaped solid were hollow, the error introduced in the determination of density would be an underestimate of the true density. This is because the calculation of density involves dividing the mass by the volume, which would mistakenly include the volume of the hollow space, leading to a lower density value.


When reflecting an image Craig notices an abberation of the image appears Which of these show what type of mirror he is using and how to avoid seeing the error in the image?

Craig is most likely using a concave mirror, which can cause aberrations in the reflected image. To avoid these errors, Craig can use a mirror with a larger radius of curvature, ensure that the mirror is clean and free of defects, and use proper lighting to minimize distortions in the reflected image.

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What errors can be introduced by the thickness of the mirror in a plane mirror experiment?

The thickness of the mirror in a plane mirror experiment can introduce parallax error, where the reflected image appears to shift due to the position of the observer. It can also cause slight distortions in the reflection due to the change in path length for light rays as they reflect off the thicker part of the mirror.


What error is produced by the thickness of the mirror?

The error produced by the thickness of the mirror is known as spherical aberration. This occurs when light rays passing through the outer edges of the mirror focus at a different point compared to those passing through the center, leading to a blurry or distorted image.


How big was the Flaw in the Hubble's original primary mirror which caused the telescope's images to be fuzzy for three years?

As big an error as it was for imaging, the actual flaw was only about the thickness of a human hair.


What is error code 418?

Error code 418 means "I am a Teapot". The error may also be Short and/or Stout. This error code was introduced as an April fools joke.


What is the value of a fifty dollar bill with a mirror image error on the back?

$500


What is parallax or sighting errors?

while doing experiments the analog readings should be taken very carefully ..the pointer should be in a parallel axis with your eyes so that the reading will not deviate from right one.otherwise error may occur this error is called parallax error. this error can be avoided by placing mirror at bottom of dial to adjust the axis with your eye by seeing in to mirror and the pointer


What is the function of mirror in ammeter?

That's great I have learned something new


What error will be introduced if you fail to set the xero point of the balance before making reading?

An error in balancing is called an "error of measurement". The type of error that will be introduced if one fails to set the zero point of the balance before making the reading is a systematic error.


What error would be introduced into the value of J in failing to take into account the heat absorbed by the stirrer?

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What is the color of mirror?

A mirror has no color. A perfect mirror will reflect all light equally and spectrally. A spectral reflection is one where all light hitting the mirror from a single direction is reflected in a single direction as it leaves the surface.As mirrors are usually constructed behind a thickness of glass, the glass itself can sometimes absorb certain colors and so the mirror does not reflect all colors fully. Then it may appear that the mirror has a color.There is no specific color of mirror. A mirror is a silver plated surface covereg with plane glass, reflecting whatever color coming in the front of it.


What is the function or the mirror located under the ammeter scale?

As you read the meter, you're supposed to line up the needle with its image in the mirror. When you do that, you know you're looking at it exactly perpendicular to the numbers, not on a slant. That eliminates the possibility of introducing an error into your reading because of "parallax".


If the probability of type 1 error is reduced the probability of type 2 error is also reduced?

No....the two are mirror images of each other. Reducing type I would increase type II