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    A student measures the length of a rod as 25.00 cm using a vernier caliper with a least count of 0.01 cm. The student then uses a meter scale with a least count of 0.1 cm to measure the same rod. Which statement is true regarding the significant figures in these measurements?

    A

    Both measurements have the same number of significant figures.

    B

    The meter scale measurement has more significant figures.

    C

    The vernier caliper measurement has fewer significant figures.

    D

    The vernier caliper measurement has more significant figures and thus higher precision.

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