Absolute error & the relative accuracy of measurement in a voltmeter

Q.  A voltmeter connected across a resistor gives a value of 65 V but the expected value of resistor was 68 V. Then the absolute error and the relative accuracy of the measurement will be
- Published on 10 Sep 15

a. 3.2%, 96.8%
b. 3.8%, 96.2%
c. 4%, 96%
d. 4.4%, 95.59%

ANSWER: 4.4%, 95.59%
 

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  • Ramana   -Posted on 02 Jun 17
    Absolute error =(68-65/68)×100
    Relative error=(65/68)×100

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