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Two clocks are being tested against a standard clock located in a national laboratory .At 12:00:00 noon by the standard clock, the readings of the two clocks are
`{:(,"Day 1","Day 2","Day 3","Day 4" , "Day 5"),("Clock 1",12:00:04,12:02:19,12:01:50,11:59:04,11:59:08),("Clock 2",11:15:24,11:15:01,11:14:59,11:15:00,11:14:58):}`
Which of the two clocks will you prefer to measure the time intervals during an experiment ?

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To determine which clock is preferable for measuring time intervals during an experiment, we need to analyze the readings of both clocks against the standard clock. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **List the Readings**: We have the readings of Clock 1 and Clock 2 over five days at 12:00:00 noon according to the standard clock. - Clock 1: - Day 1: 12:00:04 ...
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