If a length is measured using a screw gauge

PHYSICS · Multi-part · CBSE · Physics · Units and Measurements · Units and Measurements

Problem

If a length l=3.267 cml=3.267\ \mathrm{cm} is measured using a screw gauge, then: (1) What is the maximum uncertainty, or maximum possible error, in ll? (2) How many significant figures are there in the measured length? (3) Which digits are absolutely correct and which digit is doubtful?

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