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Draw a neat labelled diagram of a vernier callipers. Name its main parts and state their functions.
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A neat labelled diagram of a vernier callipers is shown below:
The main parts of the vernier callipers are as follows —
Part | Function |
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Outside jaws | To measure the length of a rod, diameter of a sphere, external diameter of a hollow cylinder. |
Inside jaws | To measure the internal diameter of a hollow cylinder or pipe. |
Strip | To measure the depth of a beaker or a bottle. |
Main scale | To measure length correct up to 1 mm. |
Vernier scale | Helps to measure length correct upto 0.1 mm. |
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