Final answer:
Option C is answer.The precision of a graduated cylinder is determined by its graduation markings, not its volume. so a cylinder with finer divisions will offer more precise measurements.
Step-by-step explanation:
The precision of a graduated cylinder largely depends on its graduation markings. A 100ml graduated cylinder does not necessarily provide more precise measurements than a 10ml graduated cylinder. It is essentially the resolution of the smallest scale division that determines the precision.
Numerical scales on graduated cylinders permit measurements to one-tenth of the smallest scale division. Therefore, if both graduated cylinders have scale divisions of 1 mL, they can measure volumes to the nearest 0.1 mL. The precision is based on the ability to read the meniscus correctly and estimate the value to the nearest tenth of the smallest division. If a 100ml graduated cylinder has markings every 1ml, and a 10ml graduated cylinder has markings every 0.1ml, the 10ml graduated cylinder is more precise because it has finer scale divisions.
In practice, measuring smaller volumes with a 10ml graduated cylinder, for instance, should be done if one requires a more precise estimate due to the smaller spacing between gradations, allowing for a more accurate reading of the meniscus within the smaller volume range.