QuestionA scientist measures $22.4 \mathrm{~m}$; true value is $20.0 \mathrm{~m}$. Find absolute and relative errors.

Studdy Solution
Calculate the relative error.
$$Relative\, error = \frac{2.4 \mathrm{~m}}{20.0 \mathrm{~m}} =0.12$$The absolute error is $2.4 \mathrm{~m}$ and the relative error is $0.12$ or $12\%$.