Definition of accuracy, consistency and sensitivity

Accuracy The ability of measuring instruments to obtain a value closest to the

actual value.

Consistency The ability of measuring instruments to give the same readings with
repeated measurements.

Sensitivity The ability of measuring instruments to detect small change in the

measurement quantity.

The use of right measuring instruments :

Measurements and Unit of measurement Examples of measuring

Definition instruments
Length is the distance Metre (m), millimetre (mm), centimetre
between two points. (cm), kilometre (km)

Mass is the quantity of Kilogram (kg) or gram (g)

matter in it.

Time seconds (s), minute (min), hour (hr) ,

day, month, year and decade

Decade is how long ??

Temperature is the degree kelvin (K) or degree celcius (◦c)

of heat of an object.
Conversion of celcius to kelvin by
adding 273 to the value.
Eg : 1◦c + 273 = 274K

How about 37◦c ?

Electric current ampere (A)

Volume of water millilitre (ml)