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The length , breadth , and thickness of a block are measured as `125.5 cm , 5.0 cm , and 0.32 cm `, respectively .Which one of the measurement is most accurate?

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Relative error in measurement of length is minimum . So this measurement is most accurate.
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Knowledge Check

  • The mean length of an object is 5 cm. Which of the following measurements is most accurate?

    A
    `4.9 cm`
    B
    `4.805 cm`
    C
    `5.25 cm`
    D
    `5.4 cm`

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    A
    4.9cm
    B
    4.805cm
    C
    5.25cm
    D
    5.4cm

  • The mean length of an object is 5cm . Which of the following measurement is most accurate?

    A
    `4.9cm`
    B
    `805 cm`
    C
    `5.25 cm`
    D
    `5.4 cm`