In an experiment, the values of refractive indices of glass were found to be $1.54, 1.53,$$1.44,1.54,1.56$ and $1.45$ in successive measurements, then Mean absolute error is 

  • A

    $0.004$

  • B

    $0.04$

  • C

    $0.4$

  • D

    $4$

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