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Statement-I:The length of an object is measured with two instruments as l =4.01cm and l =4.009cm, The second instrument has a better resolution
Statement-II: More value is the least count of an instrument, better is the resolution.

A

Statement-1 is true and statement -2 is true

B

Statement -1 is true and statement-2 is false

C

Statement-1 is false and statement -2 is true

D

Statement-1 is false and statement -2 is false

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To analyze the statements given in the question, we will break down the information provided and evaluate the truth of each statement step by step. ### Step 1: Understanding the Measurements - We have two measurements of length: - Instrument 1: \( l_1 = 4.01 \, \text{cm} \) - Instrument 2: \( l_2 = 4.009 \, \text{cm} \) ### Step 2: Identifying the Least Count - The least count is the smallest value that can be measured by an instrument. - For Instrument 1, the least count is likely \( 0.01 \, \text{cm} \) (since it can measure to two decimal places). - For Instrument 2, the least count is likely \( 0.001 \, \text{cm} \) (since it can measure to three decimal places). ### Step 3: Evaluating Statement-I - Statement-I claims that the second instrument has a better resolution. - Resolution refers to the ability of an instrument to measure small changes or to distinguish between two closely spaced values. - Since the least count of Instrument 2 (0.001 cm) is smaller than that of Instrument 1 (0.01 cm), Instrument 2 has a better resolution. - Therefore, Statement-I is **True**. ### Step 4: Evaluating Statement-II - Statement-II states that a more value of the least count of an instrument means better resolution. - This is incorrect because a smaller least count indicates a better resolution. - Therefore, Statement-II is **False**. ### Conclusion - Statement-I is True, and Statement-II is False. Thus, the correct answer is that Statement-I is true and Statement-II is false. ### Summary - **Statement-I**: True (The second instrument has a better resolution due to a smaller least count). - **Statement-II**: False (A larger least count does not indicate better resolution; rather, a smaller least count does).
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