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Errors and Measurements: Absolute Error MCQ

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Absolute ErrorEasyQuestion 30108

Question

If the true value of a quantity is 50 units and a measured value is 48 units, the absolute error is:
  1. A
    2 units
    Correct
  2. B
    −2 units
  3. C
    0.04 units
  4. D
    4%

Correct answer

2 units

Explanation

Absolute error = |measured − true| = |48 − 50| = 2 units (always taken as positive).

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