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Which of the following options best describes the "uncertainty" in a measurement?
Which of the following options best describes the "uncertainty" in a measurement?
Updated On: Jul 12, 2024
- It includes both random and gross errors
- It includes only systematic errors
- It includes both systematic and gross errors
- It includes both random and systematic errors
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The Correct Option is D
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The correct answer is (D) : It includes both random and systematic errors
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