Question

In an experiment, it is found that the experimental value is very close to actual value, hence the experimental value can be called _____

(a) Accurate

(b) Precise

(c) Suitable

(d) Mean

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Question is taken from Accuracy, Precision of Instruments and Errors in Measurement topic in division Units and Measurements of Physics – Class 11

Answer 1

Right answer is (a) Accurate

For explanation: Accuracy is the degree to which a value is near to the actual or standard value. Hence if the experimental value is very close to the actual value, the measurement can be called accurate.