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A student measured the diameter of a solid cylinder using a micrometer screw gauge of least count 0.001 cm and took the following readings. Which is the correct measurement?

A

1.32 cm

B

1.3 cm

C

1.320 cm

D

1.3200 cm

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The correct Answer is:
c
As the least count is 0.001 cm, the correct measurement is 1.320 cm.
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