Practice Measurement Instruments (2) - Chapter 2 : Physical Quantities and Measurements

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Question 1.
What does the main scale of a vernier caliper measure?
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Think about the units you commonly use for short lengths.
Question 2.
True or False: A meter stick is more accurate than a vernier caliper.
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Recall the accuracy figures presented.
3Question 3.
What is the accuracy of a meter stick?
- ±0.01 mm
- ±0.1 mm
- ±1 mm
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Think about the limitations of a meter stick.
4Question 4.
True or False: Vernier calipers use both a main scale and a vernier scale.
- True
- False
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Remember the components we discussed.
Question 5.
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?
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Recall the accuracy levels we discussed.
Question 6.
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.
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Consider why precision matters in your project.

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