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Which of these measurements was made with the most precise measuring device: 8.1956 m, 8.20 m, or 8.196 m? Explain your answer.

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8.1956m because it gave you to the 10,000th place of measurement
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Precision refers to the closeness of two or more measurements to each other. Like if one weigh a given thing five occasions, and achieve 3.2 kg each time, then the measurement is very precise. However, precision is autonomous of accuracy. One can be precise but inaccurate.

In the given question, 8.1956 m is the most accurate measurement, as it is giving one the 10000th place of measurement.


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