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  • 22-06-2021
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An angle measuring 60 degrees is measured as 62 degrees. What is the percentage error correct to 3 significant figures?
35.5%
3.33%
3.23%
37.2%

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jimthompson5910 jimthompson5910
  • 22-06-2021

Answer: 3.33% (choice B)

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Work Shown:

A = true value = 60

B = estimated or measured value = 62

C = percent error

C = ( |A-B|/A ) * 100%

C = ( |60-62|/60 ) * 100%

C = (2/60)*100%

C = 0.0333*100%

C = 3.33%

The result is approximate.

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