Practice - Measurement Instruments
Practice Questions
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What does the main scale of a vernier caliper measure?
💡 Hint: Think about the units you commonly use for short lengths.
True or False: A meter stick is more accurate than a vernier caliper.
💡 Hint: Recall the accuracy figures presented.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the accuracy of a meter stick?
💡 Hint: Think about the limitations of a meter stick.
True or False: Vernier calipers use both a main scale and a vernier scale.
💡 Hint: Remember the components we discussed.
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Challenge Problems
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If you measure the length of a wooden block with both a meter stick and a vernier caliper, and you find the meter stick shows 100 cm while the vernier caliper shows 99.8 cm, which measurement is more accurate and why?
💡 Hint: Recall the accuracy levels we discussed.
Suppose you need to measure the length of a wire for a science project. Explain how you would use a vernier caliper and the advantages of doing so.
💡 Hint: Consider why precision matters in your project.
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