This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: How can precision of a measuring instrument be increased? ... (Read 75 times)

CQXA

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 546
on: Jul 28, 2018
How can precision of a measuring instrument be increased?

Question 2

How can the accuracy of a measurement be increased?


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

atrochim

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 331
Reply #1 on: Jul 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

One way to do this is to increase the number of calibrated subdivisions (the least
count) that are marked on the measuring instrument or you might choose a better type
of measuring instrument all together. Example: Use a vernier caliper instead of a
meter stick.

Answer to Question 2

Take more readings to make the average better and take more care in using the
measuring instruments to provide as many significant digits as possible in your data.


CQXA

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 546
Reply #2 on: Jul 28, 2018
Thank you!


atrochim

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 331
Reply #3 on: Jul 28, 2018
Always glad to help...


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Bacteria have flourished on the earth for over three billion years. They were the first life forms on the planet.

Did you know?

Once thought to have neurofibromatosis, Joseph Merrick (also known as "the elephant man") is now, in retrospect, thought by clinical experts to have had Proteus syndrome. This endocrine disease causes continued and abnormal growth of the bones, muscles, skin, and so on and can become completely debilitating with severe deformities occurring anywhere on the body.

Did you know?

Nitroglycerin is used to alleviate various heart-related conditions, and it is also the chief component of dynamite (but mixed in a solid clay base to stabilize it).

Did you know?

Although not all of the following muscle groups are commonly used, intramuscular injections may be given into the abdominals, biceps, calves, deltoids, gluteals, laterals, pectorals, quadriceps, trapezoids, and triceps.

Did you know?

After a vasectomy, it takes about 12 ejaculations to clear out sperm that were already beyond the blocked area.

The burning of fossil fuels has greatly increased atmospheric CO2 levels and temperatures. The burning of fossil fuels has greatly increased atmospheric CO2 levels and temperatures.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The MRI lab includes the scanning instrument and a computer statio Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The MRI lab includes the scanning instrument and a computer statio
Comparing temperatures at different measuring sites Comparing temperatures at different measuring sites
Measuring Apical–Radial Pulse (Two Persons) Measuring Apical–Radial Pulse (Two Persons)
Measuring Blood Pressure Measuring Blood Pressure
Measuring Air Pressure Measuring Air Pressure
Video: Bone cells and tissues - tissue composition and cells

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library