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Errors and Measurements: Accuracy vs Precision MCQ

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Accuracy vs PrecisionEasyQuestion 30102

Question

Which of the following is a characteristic of a systematic error?
  1. A
    It shifts all readings by the same amount in one direction
    Correct
  2. B
    It causes readings to scatter randomly on both sides
  3. C
    It can be reduced by averaging many readings
  4. D
    It is caused by observer limitations

Correct answer

It shifts all readings by the same amount in one direction

Explanation

Systematic errors are consistent and unidirectional; averaging does not eliminate them. Random errors scatter and can be reduced by averaging.

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