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Of the following which is the most precisely reported value of a speed measurement?
Question

Of the following which is the most precisely reported value of a speed measurement?

A.

125 km/s

B.

12.5×10 km/s

C.

125.00 km/s

D.

1.250×10² km/s

Correct option is C

Solution:
The precision of a measurement depends on the number of significant figures (not just the number of digits or format).
The more significant figures, the more precise the measurement.

Step-by-step Analysis of Options:
Option A: 125 km/s → 3 significant figures

Option B: 12.5×10 km/s = 125 km/s → also 3 significant figures

Option C: 125.00 km/s → 5 significant figures

Option D: 1.250×10² km/s = 125.0 km/s → 4 significant figures

Conclusion:
The value with the most significant figures (and thus the most precision) is:

125.00 km/s

Final Answer:
S. Ans. (C) 125.00 km/s

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