Question

$A$ refers to the closeness of various measurements for the same quantity. $B$ is the agreement of a particular value to the true value of the result. $A$ and $B$ respectively are

• A. $A\to$ significant figures, $B\to$ accuracy
• B. $A\to$ accuracy, $B\to$ precision
• C. $A\to$ precision, $B\to$ accuracy
• D. $A\to$ significant figures, $B\to$ precision

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Precision refers to the closeness of various measurements for the same quantity. Accuracy is the agreement of a particular value to the true value of the result.
Thus, $A$ and $B$ are precision and accuracy, respectively.