Practice - Vernier Caliper Components
Practice Questions
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What does the main scale of the vernier caliper measure?
💡 Hint: Think of what a regular ruler measures.
How much precision does the vernier scale add?
💡 Hint: It’s more precise than the main scale.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What is the primary function of the vernier scale?
💡 Hint: Consider what feature makes the vernier unique compared to just a ruler.
True or False: The main scale measures only in centimeters.
💡 Hint: Think of how a ruler is graduated.
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Challenge Problems
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A cylinder is measured with a vernier caliper, resulting in a reading of 45.7 mm. If the error due to parallax is ±0.05 mm, what is the potential range of the cylinder's diameter?
💡 Hint: Apply the error range to find the minimum and maximum measures.
Design an experiment that utilizes a vernier caliper to measure the dimensions (length, width, height) of a rectangular block. Detail the process and expected outcomes.
💡 Hint: Make sure to detail how to keep the measurements consistent.
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