Question: why are volumetric pipettes more precise?
Answer: Volumetric pipets are so accurate because the long neck decreases the error in measuring volume of the meniscus. They are only designed to measure one specific volume and commonly come in sizes 5 mL, 10 mL, 25 mL, and 50 mL. The accuracy of a volumetric pipets is commonly taken to be 소 0.01 mL.