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CHM 101 Errors and Stoichiometry Objective Question

Question

In the rifle target example, how would you describe the shooting pattern?
Options
A Accurate and precise
B Accurate but not precise
C Inaccurate but precise
Correct Answer
D Neither accurate nor precise
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Looking at the rifle target, the shooting pattern shows all shots clustered together (precise) but away from the bullseye (inaccurate), so it is inaccurate but precise.

Hint

The notes describe this as 'inaccurate but precise'.

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