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Two students need to determine the density of iron for part of an experiment. Using the information in the table below, calculate the average of each student's trials. Which student has the most precise set of measurements? Which student's average is the most accurate? Question 2 options: Sarah's measurements are more precise but Felipe's average is more accurate. Sarah's measurements are more precise and her average is more accurate. Felipe's measurements are more precise but Sarah's average is more accurate. Felipe's measurements are more precise and his average is more accurate.

Two students need to determine the density of iron for part of an experiment Using the information in the table below calculate the average of each students tri class=


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Sarah's measurements are more precise but Felipe's average is more accurate.

Average of each student

The average of the trials performed the students  is calculated as follows;

Sarah's average

= (7.96 g/cm³ + 8.05 g/cm³ + 7.92 g/cm³) / 3

= 7.98 g/cm³

Felipe's average

= (7.24 g/cm³ + 7.75 g/cm³ + 8.57 g/cm³) / 3

= 7.85 g/cm³

Thus, Felipe's average is more accurate.

Precision of the measurement

Sarah's measurement:

8.05 g/cm³ - 7.96 g/cm³ = 0.09

8.05 g/cm³  -  7.92 g/cm³ = 0.13

Felipe's measurement:

7.75 g/cm³ - 7.24 g/cm³ = 0.51

8.57 g/cm³ - 7.75 g/cm³ =  0.82

Thus, Sarah's measurement is more precise.

In conclusion, Sarah's measurements are more precise but Felipe's average is more accurate.

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