A wattmeter reads 25.34 watts. The absolute error in the measurement is -0.11 watt. Determine the true value of power.

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A wattmeter reads 25.34 watts. The
absolute error in the measurement is
-0.11 watt. Determine the true value of
power.
A 25.23 watts
B-25.23 watts
C) -25.45 watts
D 25.45 watts
Transcribed Image Text:A wattmeter reads 25.34 watts. The absolute error in the measurement is -0.11 watt. Determine the true value of power. A 25.23 watts B-25.23 watts C) -25.45 watts D 25.45 watts
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