Working scientifically Flashcards
1
Q
What is percentage error?
A
- Measure of how much uncertainty there is in an equipment (allows you to compare between uncertainties.)
2
Q
How do you calculate percentage error when you have two pieces of equipment involved?
A
( uncertainty of equipment 1/ value obtained from equipment 1 ) x 100 + (uncertainty of equipment 2/ value obtained from equipment 2)
3
Q
How do you calculate percentage error when you have 1 piece of equipment involved but two different measurements?
A
(uncertainty/ add two measurements) x 100
