What is percent error?

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Paul G. · Ernest Z.
Sep 29, 2016

#(|"experimental value - accepted value|") /"accepted value" xx 100 %#

Explanation:

Percent error is the absolute value of the difference between your experimental result and the predefined accepted value, divided by the accepted value.

It expresses the degree to which your answer varies from the accepted answer.

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