James M. answered 01/11/21
Master Chemistry Instructor with a record of success for Students
Measured value - accepted value divided by accepted value multiplied by 100 give you percent error
3.56 - 3.45 / 3.45 = 0.0319 x 100 = 3.19% error
Peepee P.
asked 01/11/21A student measures the depth of a swimming pool to be 3.56 meters at its deepest end. The accepted value is 3.45 m. What is the student's percent error?
James M. answered 01/11/21
Master Chemistry Instructor with a record of success for Students
Measured value - accepted value divided by accepted value multiplied by 100 give you percent error
3.56 - 3.45 / 3.45 = 0.0319 x 100 = 3.19% error
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