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Choose the incorrect statement out of the following :-

A

Every measurement by any measuring instrument has some errors

B

Every calculated physical quantity that is based on measured values has some error

C

A measurement can be more accurat but less precision and vice versa.

D

The percentage error is different from relative error

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To determine the incorrect statement from the provided options, we will analyze each statement one by one. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Statement Analysis**: - **Statement 1**: "Each measurement by any measuring instrument has some error." - **Explanation**: This statement is true. All measuring instruments have inherent errors due to limitations in their design, manufacturing, and usage. Therefore, it is impossible to achieve a measurement with zero error. 2. **Statement Analysis**: - **Statement 2**: "Every calculated physical quantity that is based on the measured value has some errors." - **Explanation**: This statement is also true. Any physical quantity derived from measurements will carry the errors from those measurements. Thus, it is impossible to have a calculated value that is completely error-free. 3. **Statement Analysis**: - **Statement 3**: "A measurement can have more accuracy but less precision and vice versa." - **Explanation**: This statement is true as well. Accuracy and precision are independent concepts. A measurement can be accurate (close to the true value) but not precise (not consistent), and it can be precise (consistent) but not accurate (not close to the true value). 4. **Statement Analysis**: - **Statement 4**: "Percentage error is different from relative error." - **Explanation**: This statement is false. Percentage error and relative error are essentially the same concept, as both express the error relative to the true value, often represented as a percentage. Therefore, this is the incorrect statement. ### Conclusion: The incorrect statement among the options provided is **Statement 4**: "Percentage error is different from relative error." ---
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