error is.......in given measurement. a. mistake, b. accuracy, c. uncertainty, d. certainty
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- Mistake refers to an incorrect action or decision made by a person, which may lead to an error in measurement. - Accuracy refers to how close a measured value is to the true value, and it is not the same as error. - Certainty refers to the level of confidence or Show more…
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