A scientist estimates the temperature of liquid to be 80°C but the actual temperature is 85°C. What is the percent ever in the scientist estimation
To find the percent error, we use the formula:
Percent Error = (|Estimated Value - Actual Value| / Actual Value) * 100
In this case, the estimated value is 80°C and the actual value is 85°C. Substituting these values into the formula, we get:
Percent Error = (|80 - 85| / 85) * 100
Percent Error = (5 / 85) * 100
Percent Error ≈ 5.88
Therefore, the percent error in the scientist's estimation is approximately 5.88%.