Question 1

Find the measurement that is the most precise.

Accepted Answer

A)  $47,000$ V 
B)  $11 , \overline { 0 } 00$ V 
C)  $2,800,000$ V 
D)  $1\overline { 0 } , 000$ V 
E)  The measurements have the same precision. 
A)  $47,000$ V 
B)  $11 , \overline { 0 } 00$ V 
C)  $2,800,000$ V 
D)  $1\overline { 0 } , 000$ V 
E)  The measurements have the same precision.

Question 2

Consider the set of measurements.
0.0990 A, 0.093 A, 0.00050 A, and 0.029 A
Find the measurement that is the most accurate. If all have the same accuracy, so indicate.
__________
Find the measurement that is the most precise. If all have the same precision, so indicate.
__________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Consider the set of measurements.
0.0990 A, 0.093...

Question 3

Read the measurement shown on the vernier caliper.   __________ in.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Read the measurement shown on the vernier...

Question 4

Determine the accuracy of the measurement; that is, give the number of significant digits for the measurement. 886.070 in.

Accepted Answer

A)  6 
B)  0 
C)  4 
D)  5 
E)  8 
A)  6 
B)  0 
C)  4 
D)  5 
E)  8

Question 5

Read the measurement shown on the vernier caliper in inches.

Accepted Answer

A)  1.323 in. 
B)  1.373 in. 
C)  13.73 in. 
D)  1.973 in. 
E)  13.23 in. 
A)  1.323 in. 
B)  1.373 in. 
C)  13.73 in. 
D)  1.973 in. 
E)  13.23 in.

Question 6

Consider the following measurement. $124.0$ kg
Find the precision.
__________ kg
Find the greatest possible error.
__________ kg
Find the relative error.
__________
Find the percent of error (to the nearest hundredth of a percent).
__________ %

Accepted Answer

The answer of Consider the following measurement. $124.0$ kg
Find the...

Question 7

Read the measurement shown on each vernier caliper.   __________ mm

Accepted Answer

The answer of Read the measurement shown on each vernier...

Question 8

Read the measurement shown on the vernier caliper in inches.

Accepted Answer

A)  5.191 in. 
B)  56.41 in. 
C)  5.641 in. 
D)  51.91 in. 
E)  5.791 in. 
A)  5.191 in. 
B)  56.41 in. 
C)  5.641 in. 
D)  51.91 in. 
E)  5.791 in.

Question 9

We are given the measurement of $44 \frac { 11 } { 14 }$ in. The tolerance is $\pm \frac { 1 } { 56 }$ in. Find the upper limit, the lower limit, and the tolerance interval for the measurement.

Accepted Answer

A)  $44 \frac { 90 } { 56 } , 88 \frac { 43 } { 56 } , \frac { 3 } { 28 }$ 
B)  $44 \frac { 45 } { 56 } , 44 \frac { 43 } { 56 } , \frac { 1 } { 28 }$ 
C)  $44 \frac { 45 } { 112 } , 44 \frac { 86 } { 112 } , \frac { 1 } { 28 }$ 
D)  $44 \frac { 45 } { 56 } , 44 \frac { 86 } { 168 } , \frac { 1 } { 28 }$ 
E)  $2 \frac { 9 } { 120 } , 3 \frac { 7 } { 40 } , \frac { 2 } { 20 }$ $88 \frac { 45 } { 168 } , 132 \frac { 43 } { 56 } , \frac { 1 } { 28 }$ 
A)  $44 \frac { 90 } { 56 } , 88 \frac { 43 } { 56 } , \frac { 3 } { 28 }$ 
B)  $44 \frac { 45 } { 56 } , 44 \frac { 43 } { 56 } , \frac { 1 } { 28 }$ 
C)  $44 \frac { 45 } { 112 } , 44 \frac { 86 } { 112 } , \frac { 1 } { 28 }$ 
D)  $44 \frac { 45 } { 56 } , 44 \frac { 86 } { 168 } , \frac { 1 } { 28 }$ 
E)  $2 \frac { 9 } { 120 } , 3 \frac { 7 } { 40 } , \frac { 2 } { 20 }$ $88 \frac { 45 } { 168 } , 132 \frac { 43 } { 56 } , \frac { 1 } { 28 }$

Question 10

To compensate for too much cargo on a plane with 32.87 gal of fuel, fuel is drained. First 1.4 gal are drained, then another 3.25 gal. After this, how much fuel is left? Use the rules for addition and subtraction of measurements.

Accepted Answer

A)  0.28 gal 
B)  28 gal 
C)  27 gal 
D)  28.2 gal 
E)  28.22 gal 
A)  0.28 gal 
B)  28 gal 
C)  27 gal 
D)  28.2 gal 
E)  28.22 gal

Question 11

Read the measurement shown on the vernier caliper.   __________ in.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Read the measurement shown on the vernier...

Question 12

Find the measurement that is the least precise.

Accepted Answer

A)  $3,800,000$ V 
B)  $50 , \overline { 0 } 00$ V 
C)  $68,000$ V 
D)  $90,000$ V 
E)  The measurements have the same precision. 
A)  $3,800,000$ V 
B)  $50 , \overline { 0 } 00$ V 
C)  $68,000$ V 
D)  $90,000$ V 
E)  The measurements have the same precision.

Question 13

Read the measurement shown on the vernier caliper.   __________ in.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Read the measurement shown on the vernier...

Question 14

The measurement is 4,000.0 cm. Find the precision and the greatest possible error of the measurement.

Accepted Answer

A)  The precision of the measurement is 0.001 cm. The greatest possible error of the measurement is 0.005 cm. 
B)  The precision of the measurement is 0.01 cm. The greatest possible error of the measurement is 0.005 cm. 
C)  The precision of the measurement is 0.1 cm. The greatest possible error of the measurement is 0.05 cm. 
D)  The precision of the measurement is 0.001 cm. The greatest possible error of the measurement is 0.0005 cm. 
E)  The precision of the measurement is 0.01 cm. The greatest possible error of the measurement is 0.05 cm. 
A)  The precision of the measurement is 0.001 cm. The greatest possible error of the measurement is 0.005 cm. 
B)  The precision of the measurement is 0.01 cm. The greatest possible error of the measurement is 0.005 cm. 
C)  The precision of the measurement is 0.1 cm. The greatest possible error of the measurement is 0.05 cm. 
D)  The precision of the measurement is 0.001 cm. The greatest possible error of the measurement is 0.0005 cm. 
E)  The precision of the measurement is 0.01 cm. The greatest possible error of the measurement is 0.05 cm.

Question 15

Read the measurement shown on each vernier caliper.   __________ mm

Accepted Answer

The answer of Read the measurement shown on each vernier...

Question 16

The measurement is 180 cm. Find the precision and the greatest possible error of the measurement.

Accepted Answer

A)  The precision of the measurement is 0.001 cm. The greatest possible error of the measurement is 0.0005 cm. 
B)  The precision of the measurement is 0.01 cm. The greatest possible error of the measurement is 0.005 cm. 
C)  The precision of the measurement is 0.01 cm. The greatest possible error of the measurement is 0.00005cm. 
D)  The precision of the measurement is 0.0001 cm. The greatest possible error of the measurement is 0.00005 cm. 
E)  The precision of the measurement is 0.0001 cm. The greatest possible error of the measurement is 0.0005 cm. 
A)  The precision of the measurement is 0.001 cm. The greatest possible error of the measurement is 0.0005 cm. 
B)  The precision of the measurement is 0.01 cm. The greatest possible error of the measurement is 0.005 cm. 
C)  The precision of the measurement is 0.01 cm. The greatest possible error of the measurement is 0.00005cm. 
D)  The precision of the measurement is 0.0001 cm. The greatest possible error of the measurement is 0.00005 cm. 
E)  The precision of the measurement is 0.0001 cm. The greatest possible error of the measurement is 0.0005 cm.

Question 17

Read the scale.

Accepted Answer

A)  3.8 V 
B)  4.3 V 
C)  4.5 V 
D)  4.4 V 
E)  4.2 V 
A)  3.8 V 
B)  4.3 V 
C)  4.5 V 
D)  4.4 V 
E)  4.2 V

Question 18

Read the metric dial (the arrow near the zero indicates the initial deflection of the needle).   __________ mm

Accepted Answer

The answer of Read the metric dial (the arrow near...

Question 19

Read the measurement shown on each vernier caliper.   __________ mm

Accepted Answer

The answer of Read the measurement shown on each vernier...

Question 20

Read the measurement shown on the vernier caliper in millimeters.

Accepted Answer

A)  78.25 mm 
B)  8.675 mm 
C)  80.75 mm 
D)  8.075 mm 
E)  7.825 mm 
A)  78.25 mm 
B)  8.675 mm 
C)  80.75 mm 
D)  8.075 mm 
E)  7.825 mm

Find the measurement that is the most precise.

Consider the set of measurements. 0.0990 A, 0.093 A, 0.00050 A, and 0.029 A Find the measurement that is the most accurate. If all have the same accuracy, so indicate. Find the measurement that is the most precise. If all have the same precision, so indicate.

Read the measurement shown on the vernier caliper. __________ in.

Determine the accuracy of the measurement; that is, give the number of significant digits for the measurement. 886.070 in.

Read the measurement shown on the vernier caliper in inches.

Consider the following measurement. $124.0$ kg Find the precision. kg Find the greatest possible error. kg Find the relative error. Find the percent of error (to the nearest hundredth of a percent). %

Read the measurement shown on each vernier caliper. __________ mm

Read the measurement shown on the vernier caliper in inches.

We are given the measurement of $44 \frac { 11 } { 14 }$ in. The tolerance is $\pm \frac { 1 } { 56 }$ in. Find the upper limit, the lower limit, and the tolerance interval for the measurement.

To compensate for too much cargo on a plane with 32.87 gal of fuel, fuel is drained. First 1.4 gal are drained, then another 3.25 gal. After this, how much fuel is left? Use the rules for addition and subtraction of measurements.

Read the measurement shown on the vernier caliper. __________ in.

Find the measurement that is the least precise.

Read the measurement shown on the vernier caliper. __________ in.

The measurement is 4,000.0 cm. Find the precision and the greatest possible error of the measurement.

Read the measurement shown on each vernier caliper. __________ mm

The measurement is 180 cm. Find the precision and the greatest possible error of the measurement.

Read the scale.

Read the metric dial (the arrow near the zero indicates the initial deflection of the needle). __________ mm

Read the measurement shown on each vernier caliper. __________ mm

Read the measurement shown on the vernier caliper in millimeters.

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Exam 4: Measurement

Find the measurement that is the most precise.

Consider the set of measurements. 0.0990 A, 0.093 A, 0.00050 A, and 0.029 A Find the measurement that is the most accurate. If all have the same accuracy, so indicate. __________ Find the measurement that is the most precise. If all have the same precision, so indicate. __________

Read the measurement shown on the vernier caliper. __________ in.

Determine the accuracy of the measurement; that is, give the number of significant digits for the measurement. 886.070 in.

Read the measurement shown on the vernier caliper in inches.

Consider the following measurement. 124.0124.0124.0 kg Find the precision. __________ kg Find the greatest possible error. __________ kg Find the relative error. __________ Find the percent of error (to the nearest hundredth of a percent). __________ %

Read the measurement shown on each vernier caliper. __________ mm

Read the measurement shown on the vernier caliper in inches.

We are given the measurement of 44111444 \frac { 11 } { 14 }441411​ in. The tolerance is ±156\pm \frac { 1 } { 56 }±561​ in. Find the upper limit, the lower limit, and the tolerance interval for the measurement.

To compensate for too much cargo on a plane with 32.87 gal of fuel, fuel is drained. First 1.4 gal are drained, then another 3.25 gal. After this, how much fuel is left? Use the rules for addition and subtraction of measurements.

Read the measurement shown on the vernier caliper. __________ in.

Find the measurement that is the least precise.

Read the measurement shown on the vernier caliper. __________ in.

The measurement is 4,000.0 cm. Find the precision and the greatest possible error of the measurement.

Read the measurement shown on each vernier caliper. __________ mm

The measurement is 180 cm. Find the precision and the greatest possible error of the measurement.

Read the scale.

Read the metric dial (the arrow near the zero indicates the initial deflection of the needle). __________ mm

Read the measurement shown on each vernier caliper. __________ mm

Read the measurement shown on the vernier caliper in millimeters.

Basic Concepts

Signed Numbers and Powers of 10

The Metric System

Polynomials: an Introduction to Algebra

Equations and Formulas

Ratio and Proportion

Graphing Linear Equations

Systems of Linear Equations

Factoring Algebraic Expressions

Quadratic Equations

Geometry

Right Triangle Trigonometry

Trigonometry With Any Angle

Basic Statistics

Binary and Hexadecimal Numbers

Filters

Consider the set of measurements. 0.0990 A, 0.093 A, 0.00050 A, and 0.029 A Find the measurement that is the most accurate. If all have the same accuracy, so indicate. Find the measurement that is the most precise. If all have the same precision, so indicate.

Consider the following measurement. $124.0$ kg Find the precision. kg Find the greatest possible error. kg Find the relative error. Find the percent of error (to the nearest hundredth of a percent). %

We are given the measurement of $44 \frac { 11 } { 14 }$ in. The tolerance is $\pm \frac { 1 } { 56 }$ in. Find the upper limit, the lower limit, and the tolerance interval for the measurement.