Physics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2016 · Paper 23 · Question 2
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2(a)[2]
systematic: the reading is larger or smaller than (or varying from) the true reading by a constant amount random: scatter in readings about the true reading [2]
2(b)[2]
precision: the size of the smallest division (on the measuring instrument) or 0.01 mm for the micrometer accuracy: how close (diameter) value is to the true (diameter) value [2]
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