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Physics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2023 · Paper 11 · Question 3

9702Errors and uncertainties

A copper pipe has a true diameter of 42.03 mm. A builder measures the diameter of the pipe five times using digital calipers. The measurements are shown. diameter / mm 48.01 47.99 48.01 48.00 47.99 What describes the builder's measurements?

  1. Aaccurate and precise
  2. Baccurate but not precise
  3. Cnot precise and not accurate
  4. Dprecise but not accurate

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Correct answer: D. precise but not accurate

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