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PHY 101 Physical Quantities, Units, and Dimensions Objective Question

Question

In an experiment to verify a physical law, a student obtains a result that is consistently too high. This is most likely due to
Options
A a systematic error.
Correct Answer
B a random error.
C a parallax error that varies each time.
D an insufficient number of readings.
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A systematic error is a consistent, repeatable error that shifts all measurements in the same direction (always too high or always too low). It affects the accuracy of the results.

Hint

This type of error is predictable and often stems from a flaw in the equipment or experimental setup.

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