Physics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2026 · Paper 12 · Question 4

A metal rod is exactly 62.00 cm long. The length of the rod is measured using two different devices, X and Y. The reading on device X is 61.5 cm. The reading on device Y is 62.65 cm. Which device gives the more precise reading for the length, and which device gives the more accurate reading for the length?

1. Amore precise reading: X; more accurate reading: X
2. Bmore precise reading: X; more accurate reading: Y
3. Cmore precise reading: Y; more accurate reading: X
4. Dmore precise reading: Y; more accurate reading: Y

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