Physics · Units and Measurements
The actual length, breadth, and thickness (l, b, and h) of a rectangular slab are 0.2 m, 0.12 m, and 0.13 m respectively. The length l is measured by a vernier calliper whose zero is to the right of the main scale zero, and the 8th vernier division coincides with a main scale division when the jaws are closed. The breadth b and thickness h are measured by another vernier calliper whose zero shifts to the left when the jaws are closed, and the 4th vernier division coincides with a main scale division. If the least count for both instruments is 0.01 cm, what are the positive and negative zero errors of the respective instruments?
- 1+0.02 cm and -0.04 cm
- 2+0.02 cm and -0.06 cm
- 3+0.08 cm and -0.04 cm
- 4+0.08 cm and -0.06 cm✓
Correct answer
+0.08 cm and -0.06 cm
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