(a) Explanation Given Information: The set of measurements is 145 cm, 73 .2 cm, 2560 cm and 0 .391 cm . Consider the set of measurements, 145 cm, 73 .2 cm, 2560 cm and 0 .391 cm . The accuracy of a measurement means the number of digits, called significant digit. If a number contains more number of significant digits that means the measurement is more accurate. First write the precision and the accuracy of each measurement in the table. Measurement Precision Accuracy (Significant digits) 145 cm 1 cm 3 73 (b) To determine The most precision value each set of measurements is 145 cm, 73 .2 cm, 2560 cm and 0 .391 cm .

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The most accurate value of each set of measurements is 145 cm, 73.2 cm, 2560 cm and 0.391 cm.

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To determine

The most precision value each set of measurements is 145 cm, 73.2 cm, 2560 cm and 0.391 cm.

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