As Part of the Calibration of a New Laboratory Balance,the $\underline{\text{ both }}$

question 3

Multiple Choice

As part of the calibration of a new laboratory balance,the mass of a 0.200 g mass standard is determined with the following results:

• A) The balance is \(\underline{\text{ both }}\) accurate and precise.
• B) The balance is accurate but imprecise.
• C) The balance is precise but inaccurate.
• D) The balance is \(\underline{\text{ both }}\) inaccurate and imprecise.

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