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Which of the following measurement is most precise ?

A

5.00mm

B

5.00cm

C

5.00m

D

5.00km

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All given measurements are correct up to two decimal places. As here 5.00 mm has the smallest unit and the error in 5.00 mm is least (commonly takes as 0.01 mm if not specified), hence, 5.00 mm is most precise.
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