Greatest Possible Error Worksheet

Algebra 1
Geometry And Measurement

Total questions - 6

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How Will This Worksheet on "Greatest Possible Error" Benefit Your Student's Learning?

  • Enhances understanding of measurement accuracy and precision.
  • Greatest possible error example pdfs helps students in improving the quality and accuracy of measurements and results.
  • Aids in better error analysis.
  • Helps in developing attention to detail in measurements.
  • Prepares for advanced studies in science and engineering disciplines.

How to Find Greatest Possible Error?

  • The greatest possible error is half of the unit of measure to which a measurement is rounded.
  • If a measurement is made to the nearest whole unit `(1)`, the greatest possible error is `0.5` units.
  • If a measurement is made to the nearest tenth of a unit `(0.1)`, the greatest possible error is `0.05` units.
  • If a measurement is made to the nearest hundredth of a unit `(0.01)`, the greatest possible error is `0.005` units.

Solved Example

Q. What is the greatest possible error for a measurement of 55 miles?\newline\newline
Solution:
  1. Determine precision: Determine the precision for the measurement of 55 miles.\newlineSince the measurement is given as a whole number without any decimal or fractional parts, the precision is to the ones place.\newlinePrecision: 11 mile
  2. Calculate error: Calculate the greatest possible error based on the precision.\newlineThe greatest possible error for a measurement is half of the unit of precision.\newlineGreatest possible error =Precision2= \frac{\text{Precision}}{2}\newline=1 mile2= \frac{1 \text{ mile}}{2}\newline=0.5 miles= 0.5 \text{ miles}
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Algebra 1
Geometry And Measurement

The greatest possible error refers to the maximum amount by which a measured or calculated value could differ from the true value. The greatest possible error is typically half of the smallest unit of measurement used. Greatest possible error in math worksheets, helps students to identify the greatest possible error for the given measurement.

For example: What is the greatest possible error for a measurement of \(2\) kilograms?

_____ kilograms

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