Theory of Errors

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Accuracy and Precision
Errors in Measurement

Systematic errors
Random errors
Gross Error

Error Analysis

Absolute Error
Mean Absolute error
Relative error
Percentage error

Propogation of Errors

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If the error in the measurement of the radius is 2%, then the error in the determination of the volume of the sphere will be ______

The length of a body is measured as 3.51 m, if the accuracy is 0.01m, then the percentage error in the measurement is ______

The measurement value of the length of a simple pendulum is 20 cm known with 2 mm accuracy. The time for 50 oscillations was measured to be 40 s within 1 s resolution. Calculate the percentage accuracy in the determination of acceleration due to gravity ‘g’ from the above measurement.

Define precision and accuracy. Explain with one example.

Explain in detail the various types of errors.

What do you mean by the propagation of errors? Explain the propagation of errors in addition and multiplication.

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Nature of Physical World and Measurement

Kinematics

Laws of Motion

Work, Energy and Power

Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Bodies

Gravitation

Properties of Matter

Heat and Thermodynamics

Kinetic Theory of Gases

Oscillations

Waves

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