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Physics: Principles with Applications | 7th Edition | ISBN: 9780321625922 | Authors: Douglas C. Giancoli

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Why is it incorrect to think that the more digits you include in your answer, the more accurate it is?

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Accuracy refers to how close the measurement is to the actual value.

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