Question

Determine which of the pair of approximate numbers is (a) more precise and (b) more accurate. 7040; 0.004

Answer 1

I got 7040 as accurate and.004 precise is this right or are they equally precise

Answer 2

0.004

Answer 3

(a) 0.004 is RELATIVELY more precise. Not enough information is given.

(b) 7040 is more accurate because it has 4 significant figures while the other has one sigfig

Answer 4

that is, it is more precise if we assume they are on the same scale

Answer 5

Oh okay, if that was so that would make the difference.

Answer 6

Thanks