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Physics (AS & A Level) · Oct / Nov 2018 · Paper 12 · Question 5

9702Errors and uncertainties

Students take readings of the volume of a liquid using three different pieces of measuring equipment X, Y and Z. The true value of the volume of the liquid is V. The students' results are shown. How many pieces of equipment are precise and how many are accurate?

  1. A1 precise, 1 accurate
  2. B1 precise, 2 accurate
  3. C2 precise, 1 accurate
  4. D2 precise, 2 accurate

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Correct answer: A. 1 precise, 1 accurate

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