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Which of the following is correct?

A

When we are dealing with objects which can be counted, we always get an exact answer.

B

Though the height of a person is an exact quantity, it is not possible to measure it exactly.

C

Chairs are measured by a continous variable, height is measured by a discrete variable

D

The measurement of a continous variable can only be as precise as the choice of the measuring apparatus but no matter what we do, some uncertainty always remains.

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C

Chairs are measured by a discrete varible but height is measured by a continuous varibale.
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