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Which of the following is true? (i) Th...

Which of the following is true?
(i) The result of a measurment may be absolutely precise or it may have some uncertainty.
(ii) Scientists have agreed that a number expressing a measurement will include all digits which are certain and a last digit whcih is uncertain. (iii) Total number of digits in the number expressing a measurent is called the number of significant figures.

A

(i),(ii)

B

(ii),(iii)

C

(i),(iii)

D

(i),(ii),(iii)

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The correct Answer is:
D

Accuracy increases with increases in the number of significant figures.
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