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Accuracy in scientific measurements refers to:
Options
A The number of significant figures
B Repetition of results
C How close a measurement is to the true value
Correct Answer
D How fast measurements are taken
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Accuracy describes how well the result of a measurement agrees with the true or accepted value. A measurement is accurate if it is close to the true value.

Hint

Think of the bullseye on a target. Hitting the center is accurate.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: CHM 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 332 of 1872
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