Question

question 5. if some measurements agree closely but differ widely from the actual value, these measurements are
a) both accurate and precise.
b) neither precise nor accurate.
c) precise but not accurate.
d) accurate but not precise.

Explanation:

Precision refers to how close measurements are to each other, while accuracy refers to how close measurements are to the actual value. The problem states measurements agree closely (precise) but differ widely from the actual value (not accurate).

Answer:

c) precise but not accurate.