Three students measured the length of a corridor and reported their measurements. The values of their measurements were different. Which of the following could be the reasons for their differences?

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Their measurement scales may not be standard, or they may use different scales of measurement.

The length of the scale may not be proper, i.e., the length of the scale may be shorter than the length they want to measure.

There may be some errors in the scale they are using, or they may not be using the correct method of observing the scale.

All of the above.

answer is D.

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Some possible explanations for the difference in their measurements include:
Various measuring devices were used.
The shortest length that different devices can measure may differ.
In all three situations, the measurement may not be along the shortest length.
The end of the corridor may be difficult to reach.
The measuring devices could be faulty (not standardised).

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