A-LevelPhysicsPhysical quantities and units9702/12 · May/June 2022 · Q31 Mark

Which statement about systematic errors is not correct?

Asystematic error can be caused by using an incorrectly calibrated instrument.

BOne particular type of systematic error can affect all the measurements by the same amount.

CThe effect of a systematic error can be reduced by repeating and averaging the measurements.

DZero error is a type of systematic error.

✓ Correct answer

C: The effect of a systematic error can be reduced by repeating and averaging the measurements.

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Topic: Physical quantities and units, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Physics, May/June 2022 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 3.

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