random error, systematic error, correction, or mistake??? 10 points for best answer.?
by Jessica on Jan.19, 2012, under Multimeter
random error, systematic error, correction, or mistake??? 10 points for best answer.?
a. Your ability to interpolate to 1/5 of a smallest scale division.
b. Characterizes the accuracy of a measurement.
c. A bent voltmeter needle does not read 0 when 0 volts are applied.
d. The voltmeter reads +0.03 V when 0 volts are applied.
e. Can be found by taking repeated measurements with the same procedure and equipment.
f. The calibration uncertainty of a meter.
g. You use grams in a calculation instead of kilograms.
h. The width of a reference edge in a position measurement.
i You buy tires which are known to be 5% too small so that your speedometer reads 5% too high.
j. A meter needle is a few mm above the scale markings. Your line of sight is not perpendicular to the volmeter dial face.
This is MY ANSWERS…but not sure if they are right??
a. Random error
b. systemic error
c. SE
d. SE
e. RE
f. RE
g. mistake
h.?? not sure at all
i. correction
j. SE
please explain if you dont mind…Thanks…