Measurement Flashcards
1
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Scalar Quantity
A
A physical quantity that has magnitude only.
2
Q
Vector
A
A physical quantity that has both magnitude and direction
3
Q
Random error
A
A random error occurs when the measures values are scattered about the true value with no pattern
4
Q
Systematic error
A
A systematic error occurs when the measured values are consistently larger or smaller than the true value
5
Q
Accuracy
A
how close the measured reading is to the real value
6
Q
Precision
A
determined by the range in values
7
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Uncertainty
A
quantifies extent of error
