Question 1

The measurement is 32.3150 cm. Find the precision and the greatest possible error of the measurement.

Accepted Answer

A)  The precision of the measurement is 0.00005 cm. The greatest possible error of the measurement is 0.0001 cm. 
B)  The precision of the measurement is 0.0001 cm. The greatest possible error of the measurement is 0.00005 cm. 
C)  The precision of the measurement is 0.001 cm. The greatest possible error of the measurement is 0.0005 cm. 
D)  The precision of the measurement is 0.00001 cm. The greatest possible error of the measurement is 0.00005 cm. 
E)  The precision of the measurement is 0.0005 cm. The greatest possible error of the measurement is 0.001 cm. 
A)  The precision of the measurement is 0.00005 cm. The greatest possible error of the measurement is 0.0001 cm. 
B)  The precision of the measurement is 0.0001 cm. The greatest possible error of the measurement is 0.00005 cm. 
C)  The precision of the measurement is 0.001 cm. The greatest possible error of the measurement is 0.0005 cm. 
D)  The precision of the measurement is 0.00001 cm. The greatest possible error of the measurement is 0.00005 cm. 
E)  The precision of the measurement is 0.0005 cm. The greatest possible error of the measurement is 0.001 cm.

Question 2

We are given the measurement of $31 \frac { 3 } { 15 }$ in. The tolerance is $\pm \frac { 1 } { 60 }$ in.
Find the upper limit, the lower limit, and the tolerance interval for the measurement.

Accepted Answer

The answer of We are given the measurement of \(31...

Question 3

Read the measurement shown on each vernier caliper.   __________ mm

Accepted Answer

The answer of Read the measurement shown on each vernier...

Question 4

Read the measurement shown on the metric micrometer.   __________ mm

Accepted Answer

The answer of Read the measurement shown on the metric...

Question 5

Determine the accuracy of the measurement; that is, give the number of significant digits for the measurement. 0.880 in.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  3 
D)  1 
E)  5 
A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  3 
D)  1 
E)  5

Question 6

Consider the following measurement. $1 \frac { 7 } { 8 }$ in.
Find the precision.
__________ in.
Find the greatest possible error.
__________ in.
Find the relative error.
__________
Find the percent of error (to the nearest hundredth of a percent).
__________ %

Accepted Answer

The answer of Consider the following measurement. \(1 \frac {...

Question 7

Read the measurement shown on each vernier caliper.   __________ mm

Accepted Answer

The answer of Read the measurement shown on each vernier...

Question 8

The measurement is $11 \frac { 25 } { 33 }$ mi. Find the precision and the greatest possible error of the measurement.

Accepted Answer

A)  $\frac { 1 } { 33 }$ mi., $\frac { 1 } { 99 }$ mi. 
B)  $\frac { 1 } { 66 }$ mi., $\frac { 1 } { 66 }$ mi. 
C)  $\frac { 1 } { 33 }$ mi., $\frac { 1 } { 66 }$ mi. 
D)  $\frac { 1 } { 66 }$ mi., $\frac { 1 } { 99 }$ mi. 
E)  $\frac { 1 } { 66 }$ mi., $\frac { 1 } { 33 }$ mi. 
A)  $\frac { 1 } { 33 }$ mi., $\frac { 1 } { 99 }$ mi. 
B)  $\frac { 1 } { 66 }$ mi., $\frac { 1 } { 66 }$ mi. 
C)  $\frac { 1 } { 33 }$ mi., $\frac { 1 } { 66 }$ mi. 
D)  $\frac { 1 } { 66 }$ mi., $\frac { 1 } { 99 }$ mi. 
E)  $\frac { 1 } { 66 }$ mi., $\frac { 1 } { 33 }$ mi.

Question 9

Consider the following measurement. $447 \mathrm {~g}$ Find the precision, the greatest possible error, the relative error and the percent of error (to the nearest hundredth of a percent).

Accepted Answer

A)  $1 \mathrm {~g} ; 1 \mathrm {~g} ; 0.002237 ; 0.17 \%$ 
B)  $1 \mathrm {~g} ; 2 \mathrm {~g} ; 0.002237 ; 0.11 \%$ 
C)  $1 \mathrm {~g} ; 0.5 \mathrm {~g} ; 0.001119 ; 0.11 \%$ 
D)  $2 \mathrm {~g} ; 1 \mathrm {~g} ; 0.001119 ; 0.11 \%$ 
E)  $0.5 \mathrm {~g} ; 1 \mathrm {~g} ; 0.001119 ; 0.22 \%$ 
A)  $1 \mathrm {~g} ; 1 \mathrm {~g} ; 0.002237 ; 0.17 \%$ 
B)  $1 \mathrm {~g} ; 2 \mathrm {~g} ; 0.002237 ; 0.11 \%$ 
C)  $1 \mathrm {~g} ; 0.5 \mathrm {~g} ; 0.001119 ; 0.11 \%$ 
D)  $2 \mathrm {~g} ; 1 \mathrm {~g} ; 0.001119 ; 0.11 \%$ 
E)  $0.5 \mathrm {~g} ; 1 \mathrm {~g} ; 0.001119 ; 0.22 \%$

Question 10

Read the measurement shown on the vernier caliper in inches.

Accepted Answer

A)  1.313 in. 
B)  0.513 in. 
C)  6.13 in. 
D)  5.13 in. 
E)  0.613 in. 
A)  1.313 in. 
B)  0.513 in. 
C)  6.13 in. 
D)  5.13 in. 
E)  0.613 in.

Question 11

Determine the accuracy of the measurement; that is, give the number of significant digits for the measurement. $19 \overline { 0 }$ cm

Accepted Answer

A)  3 
B)  2 
C)  4 
D)  1 
E)  6 
A)  3 
B)  2 
C)  4 
D)  1 
E)  6

Question 12

The measurement is 8.80 m. Find the precision and the greatest possible error of the measurement.

Accepted Answer

A)  The precision of the measurement is 0.001 m. The greatest possible error of the measurement is 0.0005 m. 
B)  The precision of the measurement is 0.00001 m. The greatest possible error of the measurement is 0.00005 m. 
C)  The precision of the measurement is 0.00001 m. The greatest possible error of the measurement is 0.000005 m. 
D)  The precision of the measurement is 0.0001 m. The greatest possible error of the measurement is 0.00005 m. 
E)  The precision of the measurement is 0.0001 m. The greatest possible error of the measurement is 0.0005 m. 
A)  The precision of the measurement is 0.001 m. The greatest possible error of the measurement is 0.0005 m. 
B)  The precision of the measurement is 0.00001 m. The greatest possible error of the measurement is 0.00005 m. 
C)  The precision of the measurement is 0.00001 m. The greatest possible error of the measurement is 0.000005 m. 
D)  The precision of the measurement is 0.0001 m. The greatest possible error of the measurement is 0.00005 m. 
E)  The precision of the measurement is 0.0001 m. The greatest possible error of the measurement is 0.0005 m.

Question 13

Read the measurement shown on the metric micrometer.

Accepted Answer

A)  19.3 mm 
B)  17.53 mm 
C)  17.5 mm 
D)  14.53 mm 
E)  14.8 mm 
A)  19.3 mm 
B)  17.53 mm 
C)  17.5 mm 
D)  14.53 mm 
E)  14.8 mm

Question 14

A six room building has the following supply air requirements. A = 670 ft 3 /min, B = 537 ft 3 /min, C = 46 ft 3 /min, and D = 990 ft 3 /min. What is the required HVAC unit supply air flow? Use the rules for addition and subtraction of measurements.

Accepted Answer

A)  2,242 ft 3 /min 
B)  22,430 ft 3 /min 
C)  2,243 ft 3 /min 
D)  2,240 ft 3 /min 
E)  2,200 ft 3 /min 
A)  2,242 ft 3 /min 
B)  22,430 ft 3 /min 
C)  2,243 ft 3 /min 
D)  2,240 ft 3 /min 
E)  2,200 ft 3 /min

Question 15

Read the metric dial (the arrow near the zero indicates the initial deflection of the needle).   __________ mm

Accepted Answer

The answer of Read the metric dial (the arrow near...

Question 16

Find the measurement that is the least precise.

Accepted Answer

A)  980 ft 
B)  946 ft 
C)  906 ft 
D)  600 ft 
E)  The measurements have the same precision. 
A)  980 ft 
B)  946 ft 
C)  906 ft 
D)  600 ft 
E)  The measurements have the same precision.

Question 17

Read the measurement shown on the metric micrometer.   __________ mm

Accepted Answer

The answer of Read the measurement shown on the metric...

Question 18

Consider the following measurement.  
79,000 kg
Find the precision, the greatest possible error, the relative error and the percent of error (to the nearest hundredth of a percent).

Accepted Answer

A)  0.001 kg; 0.0005 kg; 0.000006; 0.00% 
B)  0.0005 kg; 0.0005 kg; 0.000006; 0.01 % 
C)  0.001 kg; 0.001 kg; 0.000013; 0.00 % 
D)  0.0005 kg; 0.0005 kg; 0.000013; 0.00 % 
E)  0.002kg; 0.001 kg; 0.000013; 0.00 % 
A)  0.001 kg; 0.0005 kg; 0.000006; 0.00% 
B)  0.0005 kg; 0.0005 kg; 0.000006; 0.01 % 
C)  0.001 kg; 0.001 kg; 0.000013; 0.00 % 
D)  0.0005 kg; 0.0005 kg; 0.000013; 0.00 % 
E)  0.002kg; 0.001 kg; 0.000013; 0.00 %

Question 19

For the resistor shown below, find the resistance and the tolerance, written as a percent.

Accepted Answer

A)  1.3 Ω , ±5% 
B)  1.1 Ω , ±5% 
C)  0.81 Ω , ±5% 
D)  8.1 Ω , ±5% 
E)  2.7 Ω , ±5% 
A)  1.3 Ω , ±5% 
B)  1.1 Ω , ±5% 
C)  0.81 Ω , ±5% 
D)  8.1 Ω , ±5% 
E)  2.7 Ω , ±5%

Question 20

Read the measurement shown on each vernier caliper.   __________ mm

Accepted Answer

The answer of Read the measurement shown on each vernier...

The measurement is 32.3150 cm. Find the precision and the greatest possible error of the measurement.

We are given the measurement of $31 \frac { 3 } { 15 }$ in. The tolerance is $\pm \frac { 1 } { 60 }$ in. Find the upper limit, the lower limit, and the tolerance interval for the measurement.

Read the measurement shown on each vernier caliper. __________ mm

Read the measurement shown on the metric micrometer. __________ mm

Determine the accuracy of the measurement; that is, give the number of significant digits for the measurement. 0.880 in.

Consider the following measurement. $1 \frac { 7 } { 8 }$ in. Find the precision. in. Find the greatest possible error. in. Find the relative error. Find the percent of error (to the nearest hundredth of a percent). %

Read the measurement shown on each vernier caliper. __________ mm

The measurement is $11 \frac { 25 } { 33 }$ mi. Find the precision and the greatest possible error of the measurement.

Consider the following measurement. $447 \mathrm {~g}$ Find the precision, the greatest possible error, the relative error and the percent of error (to the nearest hundredth of a percent).

Read the measurement shown on the vernier caliper in inches.

Determine the accuracy of the measurement; that is, give the number of significant digits for the measurement. $19 \overline { 0 }$ cm

The measurement is 8.80 m. Find the precision and the greatest possible error of the measurement.

Read the measurement shown on the metric micrometer.

A six room building has the following supply air requirements. A = 670 ft ³ /min, B = 537 ft ³ /min, C = 46 ft ³ /min, and D = 990 ft ³ /min. What is the required HVAC unit supply air flow? Use the rules for addition and subtraction of measurements.

Read the metric dial (the arrow near the zero indicates the initial deflection of the needle). __________ mm

Find the measurement that is the least precise.

Read the measurement shown on the metric micrometer. __________ mm

Consider the following measurement. 79,000 kg Find the precision, the greatest possible error, the relative error and the percent of error (to the nearest hundredth of a percent).

For the resistor shown below, find the resistance and the tolerance, written as a percent.

Read the measurement shown on each vernier caliper. __________ mm

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Exam 4: Measurement

The measurement is 32.3150 cm. Find the precision and the greatest possible error of the measurement.

We are given the measurement of 3131531 \frac { 3 } { 15 }31153​ in. The tolerance is ±160\pm \frac { 1 } { 60 }±601​ in. Find the upper limit, the lower limit, and the tolerance interval for the measurement.

Read the measurement shown on each vernier caliper. __________ mm

Read the measurement shown on the metric micrometer. __________ mm

Determine the accuracy of the measurement; that is, give the number of significant digits for the measurement. 0.880 in.

Consider the following measurement. 1781 \frac { 7 } { 8 }187​ in. Find the precision. __________ in. Find the greatest possible error. __________ in. Find the relative error. __________ Find the percent of error (to the nearest hundredth of a percent). __________ %

Read the measurement shown on each vernier caliper. __________ mm

The measurement is 11253311 \frac { 25 } { 33 }113325​ mi. Find the precision and the greatest possible error of the measurement.

Consider the following measurement. 447 g447 \mathrm {~g}447 g Find the precision, the greatest possible error, the relative error and the percent of error (to the nearest hundredth of a percent).

Read the measurement shown on the vernier caliper in inches.

Determine the accuracy of the measurement; that is, give the number of significant digits for the measurement. 190‾19 \overline { 0 }190 cm

The measurement is 8.80 m. Find the precision and the greatest possible error of the measurement.

Read the measurement shown on the metric micrometer.

A six room building has the following supply air requirements. A = 670 ft 3 /min, B = 537 ft 3 /min, C = 46 ft 3 /min, and D = 990 ft 3 /min. What is the required HVAC unit supply air flow? Use the rules for addition and subtraction of measurements.

Read the metric dial (the arrow near the zero indicates the initial deflection of the needle). __________ mm

Find the measurement that is the least precise.

Read the measurement shown on the metric micrometer. __________ mm

Consider the following measurement. 79,000 kg Find the precision, the greatest possible error, the relative error and the percent of error (to the nearest hundredth of a percent).

For the resistor shown below, find the resistance and the tolerance, written as a percent.

Read the measurement shown on each vernier caliper. __________ mm

Basic Concepts

Signed Numbers and Powers of 10

The Metric System

Polynomials: an Introduction to Algebra

Equations and Formulas

Ratio and Proportion

Graphing Linear Equations

Systems of Linear Equations

Factoring Algebraic Expressions

Quadratic Equations

Geometry

Right Triangle Trigonometry

Trigonometry With Any Angle

Basic Statistics

Binary and Hexadecimal Numbers

Filters

We are given the measurement of $31 \frac { 3 } { 15 }$ in. The tolerance is $\pm \frac { 1 } { 60 }$ in. Find the upper limit, the lower limit, and the tolerance interval for the measurement.

Consider the following measurement. $1 \frac { 7 } { 8 }$ in. Find the precision. in. Find the greatest possible error. in. Find the relative error. Find the percent of error (to the nearest hundredth of a percent). %

The measurement is $11 \frac { 25 } { 33 }$ mi. Find the precision and the greatest possible error of the measurement.

Consider the following measurement. $447 \mathrm {~g}$ Find the precision, the greatest possible error, the relative error and the percent of error (to the nearest hundredth of a percent).

Determine the accuracy of the measurement; that is, give the number of significant digits for the measurement. $19 \overline { 0 }$ cm

A six room building has the following supply air requirements. A = 670 ft ³ /min, B = 537 ft ³ /min, C = 46 ft ³ /min, and D = 990 ft ³ /min. What is the required HVAC unit supply air flow? Use the rules for addition and subtraction of measurements.