Which of the following statements about systematic errors is CORRECT?

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Systematic errors cause all readings to deviate from the true value by the same amount and in the same direction.. Systematic errors consistently shift all measurements in one direction by a fixed amount, unlike random errors which scatter readings. They cannot be reduced by averaging; they must be identified and corrected at the source, such as by recalibrating the instrument.

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A) Systematic errors can be reduced by taking more readings and averaging them.

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B) Systematic errors cause readings to be randomly scattered above and below the true value.

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C) Systematic errors cause all readings to deviate from the true value by the same amount and in the same direction.

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D) Systematic errors are eliminated when a vernier caliper is used instead of a ruler.

Which of the following statements about systematic errors is CORRECT?

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