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प्रश्न
Draw a neat and labelled diagram of a vernier callipers. Name its main parts and state their functions.
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उत्तर
Diagram of vernier callipers:

Main parts and their functions:
Main scale: It is used to measure length correct up to 1 mm.
Vernier scale: It helps to measure length correct up to 0.1 mm.
Outside jaws: It helps to measure length of a rod, diameter of a sphere, external diameter of a hollow cylinder.
Inside jaws: It helps to measure the internal diameter of a hollow cylinder or pipe.
Strip: It helps to measure the depth of a beaker or a bottle.
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Describe in steps, how would you use a vernier callipers to measure the length of a small rod?
Name the instrument which has the least count
0.1 mm
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(a) Find the length.
(b) If zero error of vernier callipers is -0.02 cm,
What is the correct length ?
Define the term pitch.
Which part of vernier callipers is used to measure the external diameter of a cylinder?
Which part of vernier callipers is used to measure the internal length of a hollow cylinder?
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- What is the pitch of the screw?
- What is the least count of screw gauge?
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Baseline
