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. What is the percentage error for a mass measurement of 17.7 g, given that the correct value is 21.2 g?
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. What is the percentage error for a mass measurement of 17.7 g, given that the correct value is 21.2 g?

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Answer: 16.5% First, determine the total error by subtracting the accepted value from the value you measured. e = 17.7 -21.2 = -3.5 Then

divide the error

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