The mean length of an object is 5 cm. Which of the following measurements is most accurate?
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a
4.9 cm
b
4.805 cm
c
5.25 cm
d
5.4 cm
answer is A.
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Detailed Solution
Given, length, l = 5 cm Now, checking the errors with each options one by one, we getΔl1=5-4.9=0.1 cmΔl2=5-4.805=0.195 cmΔl3=5.25-5=0.25 cmΔl4=5.4-5=0.4 cmError Δl1 is least.Hence, 4.9 cm is most accurate.