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Question
You are provided three scales A, B and C as shown in the following figure to measure a length of 10 cm.
For the correct measurement of the length you will use the scale
Options
A only
B only
C only
Any of the three scales
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Solution
Any of the three scales
Explanation:
Length of 10 cm is available in all the scales.
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