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    5.

    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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    7.

    A public park, in the form of a square, has an area of (100±0.2)m2\left( {100 \pm 0.2} \right){{\rm{m}}^2} . The side of park is

    A

    (10±0.01)m\left( {10 \pm 0.01} \right)m

    B

    (10±0.1)m\left( {10 \pm 0.1} \right)m

    C

    (10.0±0.1)m\left( {10.0 \pm 0.1} \right)m

    D

    (10.0±0.2)m\left( {10.0 \pm 0.2} \right)m

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