Classify the following as to whether they are personal, instrumental, or ext errors. a. incorrect calibration of scale b. bias of observer _c. expansion of scale due to temperature changes _d. parallax e. pointer friction f. estimation of fractional parts of scale division g. displaced zero of scale

Classify the following as to whether they are personal, instrumental, or ext errors. a. incorrect calibration of scale b. bias of observer _c. expansion of scale due to temperature changes _d. parallax e. pointer friction f. estimation of fractional parts of scale division g. displaced zero of scale

Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Technology Update (No access codes included)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305116399

Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Chapter1: Physics And Measurement

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1.29P

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