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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