Question

The term 'precision' used in instrumentation means

• A. gradual departure of the measured value from the calibrated value.
• B. smallest increment in the measurand that can be detected by the instrument.
• C. maximum distance or angle through which any part of a mechanical system may be moved in one direction without causing motion of the next part.
• D. the ability of the instrument to give output readings close to each other, when the input is constant.

Answer 1

The correct option is D the ability of the instrument to give output readings close to each other, when the input is constant.

Precision of the instrument is the ability of the instrument to give output readings close to each other, when the input is constant.