Question

Which of the following is the most nearly correct? a. Sometimes the measurement act distorts the object measured. b. Sometimes the measurement act distorts the measurement instrument. c. Absolute accuracy can be obtained only with high-amplification comparators. d. Absolute accuracy only exists until the first use of an instrument or standard. e. All measurement distorts the object and the instrument.

Answer 1

The most nearly correct option is:

b. Sometimes the measurement act distorts the measurement instrument.

While all the options contain some element of truth or accuracy, option b specifically addresses the distortion of the measurement instrument due to the act of measurement. This acknowledges that the measurement process itself can introduce errors or distortions into the instrument used for measurement, which is a common consideration in the field of metrology.