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The reading of a constant potential difference are noted four times by a student. The student averages the zero error of the voltmeter . The average measurment of the potential difference is

A

percise and accurate

B

precise but not accurate

C

accurate but not precise

D

not accurate and not precise

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The correct Answer is:
b
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