Which of the following comes under the category of random errors? (a) Improper calibration of thermometer (b) Zero error of 1 in voltmeter (c) Student measures 22°, where as the correct angle is 20° (d) Errors resulting from the fluctuations in electric power supply

Answer: (d). Calibration fault, zero error and a consistent misreading are systematic errors. Fluctuations in supply voltage are unpredictable, so they cause random errors. So the answer is (d).

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Which of the following comes under the category of random errors?

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Answer: (d)

Calibration fault, zero error and a consistent misreading are systematic errors.
Fluctuations in supply voltage are unpredictable, so they cause random errors.
So the answer is (d).

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