Units and Measurement Quiz

What is the least count (LC) of an instrument?

• The least count (LC) is the smallest measurement increment of an instrument.
• The least count is the total range of measurements an instrument can take.
• The least count is the average of all measurements taken by the instrument.
• The least count is the maximum measurement of an instrument.

What are the two types of scales on a vernier caliper?

• Main Scale

• Vernier Scale

• Circular scale

• Thimble scale

What is zero error in a micrometer?

• Zero error is the maximum measurement capacity of a micrometer.
• Zero error is the discrepancy in the reading of a micrometer when it should read zero.
• Zero error refers to the calibration of the micrometer before use.
• Zero error is the correct reading of a micrometer when it reads zero.

What is the reading of the micrometer

• 11.96mm

• 11.00mm

• 10.50mm

• 11.46mm

What is the reading of the micrometer

• 5.33mm

• 5.83mm

• 6.50mm

• 5.55mm

What is the reading of the micrometer

• 3.02mm

• 2.20mm

• 1.90mm

• 3.50mm

What is the reading of the micrometer if it shows 6.00mm + 0.50mm + 0.14mm?

• 6.64mm

• 6.50mm

• 6.00mm

What is the reading on the vernier caliper

• 56.70mm

• 49.30

• 50.75

• 40.9

What is the reading on the vernier caliper

• 34.05mm

• 26.55

• 35.50

• 36.60

What is the reading on the vernier caliper

• 19.55mm

• 12.75mm

• 12.45mm

• 19.45mm