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CHM 101 Errors and Stoichiometry Objective Question

Question

How is relative error calculated?
Options
A Absolute error × true value
B Absolute error / true value
Correct Answer
C True value / absolute error
D Measured value / true value
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Relative error = absolute error / true value.

Hint

The notes provide this formula.

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