Question

What precautions will you take while measuring the length of a line segment with a scale?
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Answer 1

While measuring the length of a line segment following precaution should be taken:
(a) The ruler should be placed exactly on the length to be measured.
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(b) One should not use worn out portions of the instrument.
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(c) Eyes should be kept vertically above the point to be measured.
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