Physics Laboratory Manual
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ISBN: 9781133950639
Author: David Loyd
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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State how one determines the accuracy of a measurement. Apply your idea to the measurements of the three students above and state which of the students has the most accurate measurement. Why is that your conclusion?
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Physics Laboratory Manual
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