Question
Physics Question on Units and measurement
The true length of a wire is 3.678 cm. When the length of this wire is measured using instrument A, the length of the wire is 3.5 cm. When the length of the wire is measured using instrument B, it is found to have length 3.38 cm. Then the
A
measurement with A is more acurate while measurement with B is more precise.
B
measurement with B is more accurate and precise.
C
measurement with A is more precise while measurement with B is more accurate.
D
measurement with A is more accurate and precise.
Answer
measurement with A is more acurate while measurement with B is more precise.
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is (A) : measurement with A is more acurate while measurement with B is more precise..