What is the maximum possible error in the measurement of 1.80 cm?

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The maximum possible error is 0.1 cm.

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Chapter 1: Measurements and Experimentation - Exercise 4 [Page 44]

Chapter 1 Measurements and Experimentation
Exercise 4 | Q 2 | Page 44

Name the instrument which has the least count

1 mm

Name two factors on which the time period of a simple pendulum depends. Write the relation for the time period in terms of the above named factors.

State the numerical value of the frequency of oscillation of a second's pendulum. Does it depend on the amplitude of oscillations?

A body measures 25 m. State the unit and the magnitude of the unit in the statement.

Name the convenient unit you will use to measure:

width of a book

Amongst the unit of volume which is most suitable for measuring:

Volume of a glass filled with milk

The size of bacteria is 2 μ.. Find the number of bacteria in 3 m length.

Is there any difference in the following measurements?

(a) 51.7 cm
(b) 51.70 cm
(c) 51.700 cm.

Explain your answer.
Which measurement is most accurate?