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Uncertainties
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Random Errors | Unpredictable changes that affect measurements. |
| Systematic Errors | Errors caused by faulty equipment |
| Accuracy | How close a measurement is to the true value. |
| Precision | How close repeated measurements are to each other. |
| Zero Error | When the measuring device gives a reading where the true value should be zero |
| Uncertainty | Estimate of the range where the true value is expected to be. |