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Can an instrument be accurate and sensitive?
Yes
What is a precision instrument?
Precision means accuracy. A precision instrument is a top quality one that is super-accurate. You can get an instrument that will just do the job, or you can spend extra money and get a precision instrument that will be perfect. Many measuring devices are precision instruments because they must be totally accurate.
What instrument gives the same reading each time it makes the same measurement?
A precise instrument. It is not necessarily accurate.
What do you think the accuracy of a measuring instrument is limited by?
by the least accurate measure
What is the most accurate instrument of checking a deep vacuum?
electronic vacuum gauge
No measurement can be more reliable or accurate than the instrument used to make the measurement?
True
Which one is more accurate instrument a meter bridge or a PO BOX?
po box
Is less precise instrument always more accurate?
No. Accurate relates to how close the actual measurement the instrument measures. Precise relates to how much detail the instrument gives when measuring. They are independent to each other: An measurement can be precise and accurate (eg the value of π is 3.141592654) An measurement can be precise and inaccurate (eg the value of π is 1.733677432) An measurement can be less precise and accurate (eg the value of π is 3.14) An measurement can be less precise and inaccurate (eg the value of π is 1.73).
What is the meaning of interferometry?
Interferometry is a measuring instrument that uses an interference pattern to make accurate measurement of waves. This instrument uses optical, acoustic, and radio frequencies.
What is the most accurate method used to determine where the maas trailers are positioned?
optical surveying instrument
What instrument measures atomic mass?
A very accurate mass spectrometer is needed.
Can the last digit of a measurement using the verniercliper be estimated?
Yes, but then there is no point in using an instrument that is that accurate!
