Physics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2025 · Paper 13 · Question 3
Which statement about errors in measurements is correct?
- AAn accurate set of measurements always has a small random error.
- BA precise set of measurements always has a small systematic error.
- CA random error can be reduced by taking an average of several measurements.
- DA systematic error creates a random set of measurements spread out about the true value.
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Correct answer: C. A random error can be reduced by taking an average of several measurements.
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