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In measurement, accuracy describes which idea?
ACloseness to the true value
BRepeatability over many trials
CNumber of digits displayed
DSmallest scale division
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Closeness to the true value
Accuracy compares a reading with the true value, unlike precision, which concerns repeatability.
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