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ANTHONYS CANNOSSIAN SECONDARY SEC ONE INTRODUCTION TO SCIENCE Name: __________________________ ( ) Class: _______ Date: ________

Practical Vernier Calipers


A vernier calipers is an instrument used to measure length less than 10 cm accurately. The figure shows the labeling of the various part of a vernier calipers and their uses.

How to read a vernier caliper?

Questions:
1. Record the reading shown by the Vernier calipers below.

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10

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2.

Use the Vernier calipers provided and measure the internal and external diameter of the washer provided. Internal Diameter = External Diameter = ..

3.

What would you use to measure a. Thickness of your science textbook b. Diameter of a beaker c. Length of the table d. Length of a pen : ____________________ : ____________________ : ____________________ : ____________________

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