The error due to eccentricity of inner and outer axe... - Solved MCQs & Answer

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The error due to eccentricity of inner and outer axes can be eliminated by________?

Ataking mean of several readings distributed over different portions of the graduated circle

Bdouble sighting

Ctaking both face observations and taking the mean of the two

Dreading both verniers and taking the mean of the two

Correct answer

D. reading both verniers and taking the mean of the two

Explanation

The correct answer is reading both verniers and taking the mean of the two.

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