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Physics Units, Dimensions and Measurement Mix MCQ (Single Correct)

Which of the following statements in incorrect?

A
Every measurement by measuring instrument has some error
B
A measurement can have more accuracy but less precision and vice versa
C
Every calculated quantity that is based o measured values has some error
D
The magnitude of the difference between the true value of the quantity and the individual measurement value is called the relative error of the measurement

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The correct answer is:
D

The magnitude of the difference between the true value of the quantity and the individual measurement value is called the absolute error of the measurement. Hence, options is an incorrect statement while all other statement are correct.

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