find the absolute error in measuring 12.25ml of water in a container
To find the absolute error in measuring 12.25 ml of water in a container, we need to know the precision of the measurement instrument or the uncertainty associated with the measurement.
Typically, when measuring with a graduated cylinder or a measuring pipette, the precision is given by the smallest increment on the scale or the instrument's stated uncertainty.
Assuming that the precision of the measuring instrument is ±0.05 ml, the absolute error can be calculated by taking the difference between the measured value and the actual value of 12.25 ml:
Absolute Error = |Measured Value - Actual Value|
Given:
Measured Value = 12.25 ml
Actual Value = 12.25 ml
Absolute Error = |12.25 ml - 12.25 ml|
= |0 ml|
= 0 ml
Therefore, in this case, if the precision of the measuring instrument is ±0.05 ml, the absolute error in measuring 12.25 ml of water is 0 ml.