Answer:
a.) The main scale reading is 10.2cm
b.) Division 7 = 0.07
c.) 10.27 cm
d.) 10.31 cm
e.) 10.24 cm
Explanation:
The figure depicts a vernier caliper readings
a.) The main scale reading is 10.2 cm
The reading before the vernier scale
b.) Division 7 = 0.07
the point where the main scale and vernier scale meet
c.) The observed readings is
10.2 + 0.07 = 10.27 cm
d.) If the instrument has a positive zero error of 4 division
correct reading = 10.27 + 0.04 = 10.31cm
e.) If the instrument has a negative zero error of 3 division
correct reading = 10.27 - 0.03 = 10.24cm
