KCET2023PhysicsMathematics in Physics
The true length of a wire is 3.678 ~cm . When the length of this wire is measured using instrument A , the length of the wire is 3.5 ~cm . When the length of the wire is measured using instrument B , it is found to have length 3.38 ~cm . Then, the
Options
- Ameasurement with A is more accurate and precise.
- Bmeasurement with A is more accurate while measurement with B is more precise.
- Cmeasurement with B is more accurate and precise.
- Dmeasurement with A is more precise while measurement with B is more constant.
Correct answer
B. measurement with A is more accurate while measurement with B is more precise.
Step-by-step solution
Given, actual length of wire (l₀ )=3.678 ~cm Measurement with instrument, A=3.5 ~cm Measurement with instrument, B=3.38 ~cm Measurement of A is close to I₀ so it is more accurate but measurement of B is more precise as it can count upto two decimal places.