Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Physical quantities and measurement techniques

Physical quantities and measurement techniques — practice question

A student measures the length of a spring with a ruler. The readings obtained are: $14.9\,\text{cm}$, $14.8\,\text{cm}$, $14.8\,\text{cm}$, $14.7\,\text{cm}$. What is the mean length of the spring to three significant figures?

  • A$14.8\,\text{cm}$
  • B$14.9\,\text{cm}$
  • C$15.0\,\text{cm}$
  • D$15\,\text{cm}$

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