Interpretation:
The percentage error for student 1’s averaged value needs to be determined.
Concept introduction:
Accuracy defined as an accurate measurement that is close to the accepted value whereas, Precision defined as a set of precise measurements that shows a little variation.
The percent error of an experimental value equals to the absolute value of its error divided by the accepted value, multiplied by
Answer to Problem 5STP
Correct answer: The correct option is (b).
Explanation of Solution
Reason for correct option: Percentage error can be calculated from the formula,
Given values have Error
Apply the formula of percentage error,
Thus, the percent error is 1.84%.
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