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How large or small is the Cosine Effect error?

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How large or small is the Cosine Effect error?

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(A)The greater the angle, the greater the error. The error is a function of the cosine of the angle, thus Cosine Effect error. Measured speed = actual speed multiplied by the cosine of the angle.