An instrument having smaller 'least count' value is :

less precise

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more precise

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not recommended

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all of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B more precise
An instrument that can measure smaller changes in a value relative to another instrument that cannot measure smaller changes in a value relative to another instrument has a smaller "least count" value and is so more precise.

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