Question

experimental = 62.5g actual = 65.2g. what is the percent error? 12.4% 4.1% 39.4% 19.4%

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate the absolute error

The formula for absolute error is \(| \text{Experimental} - \text{Actual} |\).
\(|62.5 - 65.2|=| - 2.7| = 2.7\)

Step2: Calculate the percent error

The formula for percent error is \(\frac{\text{Absolute Error}}{\text{Actual}}\times100\%\)
\(\frac{2.7}{65.2}\times100\%=\frac{270}{65.2}\%\approx4.1\%\)

Answer:

\(4.1\%\)