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What is the greatest possible error for a measurement of 25 centimeters?
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The greatest possible error in a measurement typically depends on the precision of the measuring instrument used. If the measurement of 25 centimeters is taken with a common ruler that is marked in millimeters (1 cm = 10 mm), the smallest division is usually 1 mm.
In this case, the greatest possible error would be half of the smallest division. Since 1 cm = 10 mm, half of that is 0.5 cm, or 5 mm.
Therefore, for a measurement of 25 centimeters, the greatest possible error is ±0.5 cm (or ±5 mm).
In this case, the greatest possible error would be half of the smallest division. Since 1 cm = 10 mm, half of that is 0.5 cm, or 5 mm.
Therefore, for a measurement of 25 centimeters, the greatest possible error is ±0.5 cm (or ±5 mm).
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