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Random and Systematic errors (physics)

Hello guys,
so for my coursework I had to carry out an experiment and for one of the tasks it says that I have to name some random and systematic errors. I had to carry out an investigation into a range of fuel (Paraffin and ethanol) and how much energy each produces. I would appreciate if anyone can help me name some errors. Thanks!!
Original post by ashwin20
Hello guys,
so for my coursework I had to carry out an experiment and for one of the tasks it says that I have to name some random and systematic errors. I had to carry out an investigation into a range of fuel (Paraffin and ethanol) and how much energy each produces. I would appreciate if anyone can help me name some errors. Thanks!!


If you measured the mass of anything using a balance, a zero error on the balance is an example of a systematic error. :smile:
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Original post by VioletPhillippo
If you measured the mass of anything using a balance, a zero error on the balance is an example of a systematic error. :smile:

THANK YOU SO MUCH! Ihave been waiting so long for someone to answer. I appreaciate your help thank you.
Original post by ashwin20
THANK YOU SO MUCH! Ihave been waiting so long for someone to answer. I appreaciate your help thank you.


No problem. Random errors are a little bit more subtle and caused by fluctuations in the experiment such as room temperature, human observation e.t.c. they can be eliminated by doing repeats and taking a mean :smile:
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Original post by VioletPhillippo
No problem. Random errors are a little bit more subtle and caused by fluctuations in the experiment such as room temperature, human observation e.t.c. they can be eliminated by doing repeats and taking a mean :smile:


You're a god. life saver. lol. But thanks i appreciate your help so much. Was not a good idea to leave 2 weeks worth of work to the last minute. :smile:
Original post by ashwin20
You're a god. life saver. lol. But thanks i appreciate your help so much. Was not a good idea to leave 2 weeks worth of work to the last minute. :smile:


Don't worry (this was me last night!) :smile:

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