Practice Measurement Instruments - 2 | Chapter 2 : Physical Quantities and Measurements | ICSE Class 8 Physics
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Question 1

Easy

What does the main scale of a vernier caliper measure?

💡 Hint: Think about the units you commonly use for short lengths.

Question 2

Easy

True or False: A meter stick is more accurate than a vernier caliper.

💡 Hint: Recall the accuracy figures presented.

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Question 1

What is the accuracy of a meter stick?

  • ±0.01 mm
  • ±0.1 mm
  • ±1 mm

💡 Hint: Think about the limitations of a meter stick.

Question 2

True or False: Vernier calipers use both a main scale and a vernier scale.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the components we discussed.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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