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Physics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2022 · Paper 12 · Question 3

9702Errors and uncertainties

Which statement about systematic errors is not correct?

  1. AA systematic error can be caused by using an incorrectly calibrated instrument.
  2. BOne particular type of systematic error can affect all the measurements by the same amount.
  3. CThe effect of a systematic error can be reduced by repeating and averaging the measurements.
  4. DZero error is a type of systematic error.

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Correct answer: C. The effect of a systematic error can be reduced by repeating and averaging the measurements.

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