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EXERCISE 1.

VERNIER CALIPERS

Q1. What instrument should be used to measure the diameter of a steel ball bearing as accurately as possible?

A. Ruler B. Micrometer C. Measuring tape D. Vernier Caliper

No, ruler is used to measure short length such as length of a book No, micrometer is used to measure very short length No, measuring tape is used to measure longer length such as length of a room Yes, well done! Vernier caliper is used to measure the inside and outside diameter of an object

Q2. Fig. 2.1 shows a vernier scale.


The vernier scale reads mm

A. 2.3 B. 2.03

C. 3.2 D. 3.02

Q3. What is the reading on the vernier scale?

Answer: 0.76 cm Solution: 0.7 + 0.06 = 0.76 cm

Q3. What is the reading on the vernier scale?

Answer: 5.11 cm Solution: 5.1 + 0.01 = 5.11 cm

Q3. What is the reading on the vernier scale?

Answer: 3.63 cm Solution: 3.6 + 0.03 = 3.63 cm

Q3. What is the reading on the vernier scale?

Answer: 12.26 cm Solution: 12.2 + 0.06 = 12.26 cm

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