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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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The correct Answer is:
A
All given measurements are correct upto two decimal places. As here 5.00mm has the smallest unit and the error in 5.00mm is least (commonly taken as 0.01mm if not specified), hence, 5.00mm is most precise.
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