In the titration of NaOH with vinegar, a student overshot the endpoint (i. e. added too much NaOH solution). How will this affect the calculate percent acetic acid in the vinegar

Overshooting the endpoint leads to a percent acetic acid in vinegar higher than the correct value.

Explanation:

When too much NaOH solution is added, the resulting number of equivalent hydronium (OH⁻) will be higher than what it is in reality. This would directly lead to the number of acetic acid moles in the vinegar being found higher than normal.

it can be observed without changing the identity of the object.

it depends on what substance you're talking about as well as many other factors. in quantum mechanics, the observation of particles affects the observers ability to measure certain properties. for example: you can know the velocity of a particle, but you can't know it's position; or you can know it's position, but not it's velocity. it's like trying to find out where a grain of sand is by throwing other grains of sand at it. once you find out where it is, it's been moved. it's also like trying to find an answer to the question of whether or not a tree falling in a forest makes a sound if nobody is there to hear it. paradoxically, the only way to find out is to be there and hear it.