1. Is there a difference in the accuracy of measurements of the reading if the unitsused vary?Why?2. Up to what precise measure could each instrument be read?3. Which of these three measuring devices:ruler, verner caliper and micrometer isthe most versatile? Justify your answer.

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1. Is there a difference in the accuracy of measurements of the reading if the units used vary? Why? 2. Up to what precise measure could each instrument be read? 13. Which of these three measuring devices:ruler, verner caliper and micrometer is

1. Is there a difference in the accuracy of measurements of the reading if the units used vary? Why? 2. Up to what precise measure could each instrument be read? 13. Which of these three measuring devices:ruler, verner caliper and micrometer is

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