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Errors and Measurements: Percentage Error MCQ

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Percentage ErrorEasyQuestion 30110

Question

Percentage error is related to relative error by:
  1. A
    Percentage error = relative error / 100
  2. B
    Percentage error = relative error × 100
    Correct
  3. C
    Percentage error = relative error + 100
  4. D
    They are the same

Correct answer

Percentage error = relative error × 100

Explanation

Percentage error = (Δx / x) × 100.

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