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In an experiment, if a scale consistently reads 0.5 kg heavier than the actual weight, this is an example of which type of error?.
- A.Random error
- B.Systematic error
- C.Human error
- D.Instrumental error
Model answer
What a good answer should say
- Systematic error
Explanation
Why this works
This scenario illustrates systematic error because the scale consistently provides a reading that deviates from the true value by a fixed amount. Recognizing systematic errors is essential for improving measurement accuracy.
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