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CHM 101 CHM 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

What type of error occurs due to the limitations of measuring instruments or human reading?
Options
A Systematic Error
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B Absolute Error
C Theoretical Error
D Experimental Value
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Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Systematic error is a consistent, repeatable error associated with faulty equipment or a flawed experimental design. It can also arise from consistent human errors like a parallax error in reading an instrument.

Hint

This error is consistent and reproducible, often caused by a flaw in the measurement system.

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