QuestionA scientist measures ; true value is . Find absolute and relative error.
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STEP 1
Assumptions1. The measured value is . The true value is
STEP 2
First, we need to find the absolute error. The absolute error is the difference between the measured value and the true value.
STEP 3
Now, plug in the given values for the measured value and the true value to calculate the absolute error.
STEP 4
Calculate the absolute error.
STEP 5
Next, we need to find the relative error. The relative error is the absolute error divided by the true value.
STEP 6
Now, plug in the given values for the absolute error and the true value to calculate the relative error.
STEP 7
Calculate the relative error.
The relative error is usually expressed as a percentage.
The absolute error of the scientist's measurement is and the relative error is .
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