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Physics (AS & A Level) · Oct / Nov 2016 · Paper 12 · Question 5

9702Errors and uncertainties

A value for the acceleration of free fall on Earth is given as (10 ± 2) m s–2. Which statement is correct?

  1. AThe value is accurate but not precise.
  2. BThe value is both precise and accurate.
  3. CThe value is neither precise nor accurate.
  4. DThe value is precise but not accurate.

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Correct answer: A. The value is accurate but not precise.

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