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💡ap physics c: electricity and magnetism review

Measurement uncertainty in AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism

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Verified for the 2027 exam•Fiveable Content Team

Definition

The inherent imprecision in experimental measurements; systematic or random errors that cause measured values to differ from true values.

This definition is part of Fiveable's AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism review, which also has guided practice questions.

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