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Accuracy
At the end of this experiment, the students were expected to:
1. The precision of the instrument.
1. Determine the percentage error of the measured 2. Environmental factors - External conditions are just
area using planimeter as compared to the area as important as the accuracy of the individual
method or integral method. instrument. The quality of the surface over which
2. Set up the planimeter and measure the area of the measuring roller moves is perhaps the most
irregular shape objects. important factor. If the paper is crumpled or torn, or
has pin-holes in it, or if it is wavy or uneven in any
3. Calibrate the planimeter medium tracer arm set up. way, accurate results cannot be expected
Conclusion:
Reference:
http://www.haff.com/mechanisch_31x/Anleitung31
7_315_313.pdf
Sample Computation:
79.74 cm2
Computed Area:
A = bh
A = (0.2 cm)(411.75 cm)
A = 8234 mm2 or 82.34cm2
A = 82.35 cm2
( )
% = 100
%Error = 3.17%
Discussion: