What is the absolute error in a measurement of 50.0 cm if the true value is 52.0

Practice Questions

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What is the absolute error in a measurement of 50.0 cm if the true value is 52.0 cm? (2022)
  1. 2.0 cm
  2. 1.0 cm
  3. 0.5 cm
  4. 3.0 cm

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the absolute error in a measurement of 50.0 cm if the true value is 52.0 cm? (2022)
  • Step 1: Identify the measured value, which is 50.0 cm.
  • Step 2: Identify the true value, which is 52.0 cm.
  • Step 3: Subtract the measured value from the true value: 50.0 cm - 52.0 cm.
  • Step 4: Calculate the difference: 50.0 cm - 52.0 cm = -2.0 cm.
  • Step 5: Take the absolute value of the difference: |-2.0 cm| = 2.0 cm.
  • Step 6: The absolute error is 2.0 cm.
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