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Why is it possible to be more precise when measuring in millimeters rather than centimeters?
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∙ 7y ago
The reason that you can be more precise while measuring in millimeters is because millimeters are smaller than centimeters, therefore you can make more specific measurements.
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1m = 100cm and 1cm = 10mm. The cm is not a 'preferred unit' in SI scales.
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Why is 8.1956 most precise measuring device?
It is not; there are more precise measurements.
Which is more precise a 21 decimeter a 214 centimeter a 2 meter or a 2142 millimeter?
21 decimeters = 2.1 meters 214 centimeters = 2.14 meters 2142 millimeters = 2.142 meters If all these measurements were accurately taken, the millimeters would be most precise because it gives the most (hopefully correct) numbers after the decimal point when you compare everything in meters.
What is more precise a meter of centimeters?
Centimetres.
What is precise information provided by a numerical data?
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Is it possible to have measurement that are precise but not accurate?
Yes it is possible. 21.354 inches is very precise but could be inaccurate.
Which is more precise 123 millimeters or 2 centimeters?
millimeters
Why is it possible to be more precise when measuring in millimetres rather than centimeters?
A millimetre is smaller than a centimetre. When you have an instrument that can detect lower levels (lower LOQ), you can be more precise. This instrument, when measuring lower numbers, will convert cm to mm for instance.
How would you get a precise measurement of line a to the nearest millimeter?
to get the precise measurment of a line to the nearest milimeter you have to divide 5/6*15-7 when you solve that you answer should be 20.3 and then multiply 45 and your answer should be 193.3if you have any questions about this problem email me at : justinb2@gmx.com Thank You
Can you measure a computer mouse in centimeters or millimeters?
You could measure it in both. If you are looking for a precise measurement, use millineters. If you want a quick, general, easy-to-use answer, do centimeters.
What is the best metric unit to measure a cockroach?
If your looking for a more precise answer it's millimeters,but if your looking for just a unit it could be centimeters.
What tool used for measuring precise volumes of liquids?
A graduated cylinder is used measuring precise volume of liquids.A graduated cylinder is used measuring precise volume of liquids.
Is a measurement with centimeters more accurate than a measurement with inches?
Typically a measurement in centimeters will be more accurate. It really depends on the measuring device. But as centimeters is a smaller unit, fractions are more defined.
Why is 8.1956 most precise measuring device?
It is not; there are more precise measurements.
Which is more precise a 21 decimeter a 214 centimeter a 2 meter or a 2142 millimeter?
21 decimeters = 2.1 meters 214 centimeters = 2.14 meters 2142 millimeters = 2.142 meters If all these measurements were accurately taken, the millimeters would be most precise because it gives the most (hopefully correct) numbers after the decimal point when you compare everything in meters.
What is more precise 8 feet or 8 inches?
Both can be precise it depends on what you are measuring
What is more precise staplerin centimeter or a stapler in millimeters?
mm
What is more precise a meter of centimeters?
Centimetres.
