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Question 3 • FL-2000310-Biology 1 Sem 1 - Flex

Calibration of a measuring instrument is

Answer
A
the process of breaking in the instrument when it is new.
B
the process of putting oil in all the moving parts of the instrument.
C
comparing and adjusting the instrument’s measurement to get the data that you expect during your experiment.
D
comparing and adjusting the instrument’s measurement to match a known quantity or another correctly functioning instrument’s measurement.

Explanation

Calibration means checking an instrument against a known quantity or a correctly functioning reference instrument, then adjusting it so its readings are accurate. It does not mean breaking in or lubricating the instrument. The goal is accuracy, not making the instrument produce data you expect from a particular experiment.

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