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Using a screw gauge, the diameter of a metal rod was measured. The observations are given as follows: 0.39 mm, 0.38 mm, 0.37 mm, 0.41 mm, 0.38 mm, 0.37 mm, 0.40 mm, 0.39 mm. Calculate (a) the most accurate value of the diameter (b) the relative error, and (c ) the percentage error in the measurement of the diameter.

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To solve the problem step by step, we will follow these calculations: ### Step 1: Calculate the Most Accurate Value of the Diameter To find the most accurate value of the diameter, we will calculate the mean of the given measurements. 1. **List the measurements:** - 0.39 mm - 0.38 mm ...
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