Using a screw gauge with a pitch of $0.1 \ cm$ and $50$ divisions on its circular scale,the thickness of an object is measured. How should the measurement be correctly recorded (in $cm$)?

  • A
    $2.123$
  • B
    $2.125$
  • C
    $2.121$
  • D
    $2.124$

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