Wednesday, September 7, 2022

9702_s22_qp_12 Question 3

Which statement about systematic errors is not correct? 

A A systematic error can be caused by using an incorrectly calibrated instrument. 

B One particular type of systematic error can affect all the measurements by the same amount. 

C The effect of a systematic error can be reduced by repeating and averaging the measurements. 

D Zero error is a type of systematic error.


ANSWER: C

The Physics Behind

  • Systematic error is an error associated with uncalibrated or faulty equipment or incorrect measurement practice which tend to affect all data in an investigation or experiment.
  • Options A, B and C are all correct.





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