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Published on: August 14, 2026
A student measuring the diameter of a pencil of circular cross-section with the help of a vernier scale records the following four readings 
. The average of these four readings is 
and the standard deviation of the data is 
. The average diameter of the pencil should therefore be recorded as:
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Use significant figures. Answer must be upto three significant figures.
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