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The length of a straight line is measured a number of times by a number of observers. The following are the results of these measurements. Decide precision and accuracy Actual length = 3.785 cm +- 0.001 cm 1st of mesurements 3.8 cm , 3.9 cm, 3.7 cm 2nd set of measurements 3.478 cm,3.479 cm, 3.478 cm,3.478 cm, 3.479 cm 3rd set of measurements 3.55 cm, 3.65 cm, 3.45 cm, 3.55 cm 4th set of measurements 3.784 cm, 3.785 cm, 3.784 cm, 3.785 cm, 3.784 cm. |
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Answer» SOLUTION :First set of measurements are ACCURATE because it is closest to the actual value but not precise. SECOND set of measurements are not accurate but it is most precise because the readings are REPRODUCIBLE. THIRD set of measurements are neither accurate nor precise. Fourth set of measurements are accurate as well as precise. |
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