Question

Four students measured the same line with a ruler like the one shown below. The results were as follows: 5.52 cm, 6.63 cm, 5.5, and 5.93. Even though you cannot see the line they actually measured, which of the recorded measurements are possible valid measurements for this instrument, according to its precision? Select all that apply. 1. 5.52 2. 6.63 3. 5.5 4. 5.93

Answer 1

correct answer is 1 and 3

Step-by-step explanation:

In direct measurement with an instrument, the precision or absolute error of the instrument is given by its appreciation, in this case we see that the measurements have two decimal places, so the appreciation of the instrument must be 0.01 cm

Based on this appreciation, the valid measurements are 5.52 and 5.5.

the other two measurements have errors much higher than the assessment of the instrument, for which there must have been some errors in the measurement.

The correct answer is 1 and 3