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The readings of a constant potential difference is noted four times by a student. The student averages these readings but does not take into account the zero error of the voltmeter. The average measurement of the
`|("Reading 1",1.176 V),("Reading 2",1.178 V),("Reading 3",1.177 V),("Reading 4",1.176 V)|`

A

precise and accurate

B

precise but not accurate

C

accurate but not precise

D

not accurate and not precise

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B
Averaging a number of readings makes the measurements more precies.
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