You and your partner independently measure the melting point of the same pure sample .you observe q melting point of 126.5-129 c while your pwrthber observes a melting point of 126-132 how can two different results be obtained? Provide at least three possible explanation

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You and your partner independently measure the melting point of the same pure sample .you observe q melting point of 126.5-129 c while your pwrthber observes a melting point of 126-132 how can two different results be obtained? Provide at least three possible explanation 

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   observed melting       points
Partner A 126.5-129 oC
Partner B 126-132 oC

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