A person takes three measurements from different angles as shown in the figure. Which of the following readings is correct?
A
19.82 ml
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B
19.70 ml
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C
19.62 ml
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D
None of the above
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Solution
The correct option is B 19.70 ml Parallax error is apparent change in position of the reading as viewed from different angles. The correct way of taking a measurement is when the observer's eye is directly in front of the scale.
Hence, the correct reading is 19.70 ml.