The least count of an instrument is __________ to the precision of the instrument.

directly proportional

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inversely proportional

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equal to

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independent

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Solution

The correct option is B inversely proportional
Any measurement made by the instrument can be considered repeatable to no less than the resolution of the least count. The least count of an instrument is inversely proportional to the precision of the instrument.

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