

Understanding Vernier Calipers
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Physics, Science
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7th - 10th Grade
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Hard
Sophia Harris
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary use of a vernier caliper?
To measure weight
To measure length, diameter, and depth
To measure speed
To measure temperature
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which part of the vernier caliper is used to measure the internal diameter of an object?
Inner jaws
Outer jaws
Depth rod
Main scale
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the vernier scale on a caliper?
To enhance measurement precision
To provide a digital readout
To increase the range of measurement
To measure weight
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many divisions are there on the vernier scale if the smallest reading is 0.1 mm?
20
50
5
10
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should be done first when using a vernier caliper?
Tighten the locking screw
Clean the object and jaws
Set the scale to zero
Measure the object
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the example given, what is the total length measured if the main scale reads 16 mm and the vernier scale reads 0.8 mm?
16.0 mm
16.8 mm
17.0 mm
15.2 mm
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If the vernier scale has 50 divisions, what is the smallest measurement it can read?
0.02 mm
0.05 mm
0.1 mm
0.5 mm
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