Question

In the settling error, if the readings are taken within 4–5 min., the settling error is?

(a) Less than 1%

(b) Less than 10%

(c) More than 1%

(d) Equals 1%

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Question is from Transmission of Digital Audio topic in portion Telemedicine Technology of Biomedical Instrumentation

Answer 1

Right option is (a) Less than 1%

Best explanation: Settling Error: This error arises due to the settling of the particles in the solution, with the result that the measurements show a decreasing tendency with time. If the readings are taken within 4–5 min., the settling error is less than 1%.