Which of these instruments is suitable for making the most accurate measurement ...
Question
Which of these instruments is suitable for making the most accurate measurement of the internal diameter of a test tube?
Options
A)
metre rule
B)
vernier callipers
C)
micrometer screw gauge
D)
spectrometer
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The correct answer is B.
Explanation:
A vernier caliper is a measuring device used to precisely measure linear dimensions. It is a very useful tool when measuring the diameter of round objects like cylinders because the measuring jaws can be secured on either side of the circumference.
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A vernier caliper is measuring device used to precisely measure linear dimensions. It is a very useful tool when measuring the diameter of round objects like cylinders because the measuring jaws can be secured on either side of the circumference.