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Ashwin is required to take the measurement of a wooden box. Which of the following should be the proper position of his eye for taking the reading?

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Solution

The correct option is C
Ashwin must position his sight in such a way that his line of sight is perpendicular to the scale-readings. This is achieved by placing his eye exactly vertically above the scale. If this is not ensured, then he will observe an error in the measurement.

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