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Question
While measuring the length of an object using a ruler, the position of your eye should be
Options
left side of the point.
vertically above the point where the measurement is to be taken.
right side of the point.
any where according to one’s convenience.
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Solution
vertically above the point where the measurement is to be taken.
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