Question

Relative error can be defined as

a. sum of the possible error to the total measurement

b. product of the possible error to the total measurement

c. none of the above

d. ratio of the possible error to the total measurement

Answer 1

The correct answer is d. Relative error is defined as the ratio of the absolute or possible error to the total measurement.

It is typically expressed as a percentage or a fraction, and it is a measure of how much the measured value deviates from the true or expected value. Relative error is often used in scientific and engineering applications to assess the accuracy of measurements and to compare the performance of different measurement techniques.