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Distinguish between accuracy and precision in measurements

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The accuracy is associated with magnitude of fractional error or relative error in that measurement

the precision of a measurement is associated with least count of the measuring instrument.

precision does not mean accuracy but both are highly demanded while making measurements in physics.

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