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In an experiment the refractive index of glass was observed to be `1.45 , 1.56 , 1.54 , 1.44 , 1.54 , and 1.53`. Calculate
(a). Mean value of refractive index
(b). Mean absolute error
( c ) Fractional error
(d) Percentage error
(e) Express the result in terms of absolute error and percentage error

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The correct Answer is:
(i)1.51 ; (ii) `pm`0.43 ; (iii)`pm` 0.285 ; (iv)`pm`28.5%
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