Question

1. what could have contributed to the percent error you calculated?

Explanation:

Percent error can arise from various factors. For example, in experimental setups (common in Natural Science subfields like Physics, Chemistry, or Biology), measurement inaccuracies (e.g., imprecise instruments, human error in reading scales), unaccounted environmental factors (like temperature fluctuations affecting a reaction or a physical measurement), or errors in the theoretical value used for comparison (if the reference value is miscalculated or based on flawed assumptions) can contribute. If it's a calculation - based percent error (e.g., in Mathematics or Business when comparing estimated and actual values), miscalculations during the computation of either the measured/estimated value or the theoretical value, or incorrect application of the percent error formula ($\text{Percent Error}=\frac{|\text{Experimental Value}-\text{Theoretical Value}|}{\text{Theoretical Value}}\times100\%$) can also be causes.

Answer:

Possible contributors to percent error include measurement inaccuracies (e.g., from imprecise instruments, human error in reading), unaccounted environmental factors (e.g., temperature, pressure changes), errors in theoretical/reference values, or miscalculations during computation or formula application.