The Measurement Is 8

question 172

Multiple Choice

The measurement is 8.80 m. Find the precision and the greatest possible error of the measurement.

• A) The precision of the measurement is 0.001 m. The greatest possible error of the measurement is 0.0005 m.
• B) The precision of the measurement is 0.00001 m. The greatest possible error of the measurement is 0.00005 m.
• C) The precision of the measurement is 0.00001 m. The greatest possible error of the measurement is 0.000005 m.
• D) The precision of the measurement is 0.0001 m. The greatest possible error of the measurement is 0.00005 m.
• E) The precision of the measurement is 0.0001 m. The greatest possible error of the measurement is 0.0005 m.

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