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Which of the following readings cannot be determined with a meter rule?

Which of the following readings cannot be determined with a meter rule?

  • A.
    2.56cm
  • B.
    2.25cm
  • C.
    2.50cm
  • D.
    2.05cm
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation

Meter rule has a reading accuracy of 0.5mm or 0.05cm, thus measurement is M ± 0.05cm i.e 2.00, 2.05, 2.50, 2.55 etc.
The reading that cannot be read is 2.56cm.

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