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Question
Which student is most accurate if the true value is 2.000 g? Student A: 1.964 g, 1.978 g, 1.960 g; Student B: 1.968 g, 1.969 g, 1.973 g; Student C: 2.001 g, 2.002 g, 2.003 g
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Accuracy refers to closeness to the true value (2.000 g). Student C's measurements (2.001, 2.002, 2.003) are all very close to 2.000, making them the most accurate.
Hint
Compare the average of each student's measurements to the true value of 2.000 g.