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CHM 101 Errors and Stoichiometry Objective Question
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What is the error of a measurement?
Options
A The average of all measurements
B The difference between the observed/measured value and the true value
Correct Answer
C The sum of all values
D The product of values
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The error of a measurement is the difference between the observed/measured value and the true value. This is also called the absolute error.

Hint

The notes define error as a difference.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Errors and Stoichiometry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 566 of 1872
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