For a fixed absolute uncertainty,as the magnitude of the measurement____________________ ,the percent relative uncertainty____________________ .
A)increases;decreases
B)increases;increases
C)decreases;decreases
D)decreases;increases
E)increases;remains constant

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As the magnitude of the measurement increases, the fixed absolute uncertainty becomes a smaller portion of the total measurement, thus decreasing the percent relative uncertainty.

For a Fixed Absolute Uncertainty,as the Magnitude of the Measurement____________________