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Is a measurement with centimeters more accurate than a measurement with inches?
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∙ 10y ago
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.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 15y agoCentimetres are based on the metric system. Inches are based on the Imperial system.
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∙ 14y ago1 inch = 2.54 centimeter
1 centimeter = 0.3937 inches
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∙ 14y agoThey are both units of measurement. A 100 centimeters equals a metre. They are equally precise.
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∙ 12y agoIt depends on what you are measuring a bug Centimeters, a pillow inches. Personaly I like inches
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There's no difference between paying for something with 1 $100 bill vs 100 $1 bills. Why would centimeters be different?
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∙ 12y ago1 inch = 2.54 cm
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∙ 12y agoMm millimeter.
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∙ 15y agomillimeters
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Why is a 10ml graduated cylinder more accurate than a 100ml graduated cylinder?
Because the smaller the cylinder the more accurate the measurement.
Explain why significant figures represent the precision of a measurement and not its accuracy?
A measurement that has a larger number of significant figures has a greater reproducibility, or precision because it has a smaller source of error in the estimated digit. A value with a greater number of significant figures is not necessarily more accurate than a measured value with less significant figures, only more precise. For example, a measured value of 1.5422 m was obtained using a more precise measuring tool, while a value of 1.2 m was obtained using a less precise measuring tool. If the actual value of the measured object was 1.19 m, the measurement obtained from the less precise measuring tool would be more accurate.
Why would a scientist use a graduated cylinder instead of beaker?
A Volumetric Pipette is the most accurate and used for titration calculations, if you include that as a type of pipette then it is FAR more accurate than a graduated cylinder. A beaker is very inaccurate so don't even go there.
What is the formula for second?
There is no such thing as a 'formula for seconds', any more than there is a formula for inches, pounds, or gallons. Each of these is a unit of measure, in which the result of a measurement can be described.
Which balance is more precise if the mass of something is actually 12.1G which balance is more accurate?
Which balance is more precise? If the mass of the sample is actually 12.1g, which balance is more accurate?
Is a measurement of centimeters more accurate than with inches?
Yes.
Why are millimeters more accurate than centimeters?
Because they are smaller units of measurement.
Why do doctors measure in centimeters insted of inches?
Because it is more accurate
What is more accurate a measurement given in centimeters or millimeters?
Millimeters are smaller so if a measurement is given in mm it is likely to be more accurate than a measurement given in cm. However, it's important to note that neither mm nor cm is inherently more accurate.
Why should you measure a leaf with centimeters?
Centimeters are more accurate then inches, so you're less likely to mess up the measurements.
What is most accurate 178 inches or 12 feet?
That depends whether the thing you're measuring is closer to 178 inches or 12 feet.However, if you round to the nearest measurement, a measurement of 178 inches can be within 2.54 centimetres of accuracy, while a measurement of 12 feet can be within 15.24 centimetres of accuracy - therefore making inches a much more accurate measurement.
How long is 230 cm in inches?
The answer is 90.55 inches (approx.). Inches and centimeters are both units of linear measurement. Inches are used in the imperial system whereas centimeters are used in the metric system. To convert from cm to inches, multiply the cm unit by 0.393701.230 cm = 90.6 in (a little more than 7.5 feet)
What is 7 cm to the nearest 10th of a centimeter?
Impossible to say. What you have is a measurement in whole centimeters. Those are bigger than tenths of centimeters. A less accurate measurement. And you can't make a more accurate measurement out of a less accurate one. The other way is fine though. Measured with tenths, anything between 6.6 - 7.4 cm could be written as 7 cm according to the laws of rounding.
How can the accuary of a measurement be increased?
Going into a smaller scale, such as to make Cm (Centimeters) more accurate, you go into Mm (Millimeters). There are smaller scales of everything, it is just about how accurate you want to make it.
What is the unit measurement for distance?
Millimeters, centimeters, inches, feet, yards, meters, miles, kilometers...
What is the best unit of measure to use to measure the height of a door in a bedroom?
In the US, doors are sold in inches. If you are measuring the door in order to bring in some furniture, any measurement of length - inches or centimeters - will work. It is in centimeters. That is more appropriate
Why do your answers show more centimeters than inches when measuring the same object?
you need more centimeters than inches. Because inches is bigger than centimeters
