1.5 - Calipers

Question 1

Which is more precise, a regular ruler or a caliper?

Answer 1

A caliper

Question 2

A type of caliper that is capable of measuring the inside, outside, or depth of objects.

Answer 2

Vernier caliper

Question 3

A vernier caliper has two scales: a fixed main scale and a movable scale called the __________.

Answer 3

Vernier scale

Question 4

In what units are the Vernier caliper’s main scale measured?

Answer 4

1 mm

Question 5

How many lines after the zero mark does the Vernier scale have?

Answer 5

20

Question 6

Each line in a vernier scale represents

Answer 6

1/2 mm or 0.05 mm

Question 7

An instrument capable of measuring the diameter and thickness of small objects.

Answer 7

Micrometer caliper

Question 8

Each number on a micrometer’s sleeve denotes _______.

Answer 8

5 mm

Question 9

Between each number on a sleeve, there are _____ equal spaces, with altering lines above and below the horizontal line.

Answer 9

10

Question 10

One complete revolution of the thimble corresponds to one (1) space on the sleeve scale, equivalent to _______.

Answer 10

0.5 mm

Question 11

The thimble is divided into _____ equal divisions, which each line equivalent to ______.

Answer 11

50, 0.01 mm