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Chapter 1 Measurement 3E SP WS3 Vernier 2011

This document contains a worksheet on measuring length using vernier calipers for a Sec 3E Science class. The worksheet has 6 questions asking students to interpret readings from diagrams of vernier calipers used to measure lengths and diameters of various objects. Students are asked to calculate lengths and diameters based on the scale readings and determine the most appropriate measurement instrument for different situations.

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Chapter 1 Measurement 3E SP WS3 Vernier 2011

This document contains a worksheet on measuring length using vernier calipers for a Sec 3E Science class. The worksheet has 6 questions asking students to interpret readings from diagrams of vernier calipers used to measure lengths and diameters of various objects. Students are asked to calculate lengths and diameters based on the scale readings and determine the most appropriate measurement instrument for different situations.

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St.

Anthony's Canossian Secondary School


Sec 3E Science (Physics)
Topic 1: Physical Quantities, Units and Measurement
Worksheet (3) Measurement of Length (Vernier
Calipers)

Name: ___________________( ) Class: Sec _______ Date: _________

1. Five spheres are placed side by side and the total length was measured.
What is the diameter of one sphere?

Ans:
2. The diagram below shows a pair of vernier callipers. What is the reading?

Ans:
3. A vernier caliper with a zero error of - 0.02 cm was used to measure the diameter of
a test-tube. The diagram shows an enlargement of the caliper scales.

1 2 3 4

cm

0 1

What is the diameter of the test-tube?

Ans:
Reflection/Questions to ask? 1
Prepared by J Liew 2010
4. A piece of wire is about 90 cm long and 0.2 cm in diameter. Which instruments are
most suitable to be used for calculating its volume?

length diameter
A metre rule micrometer
B metre rule vernier calipers
C micrometer vernier calipers
D vernier calipers micrometer

5. What is the reading of the Vernier Calipers ?

2 3

cm

5 10

A 2.06 cm B 2.16 cm C 2.60 cm D 26.6 cm

6. A student uses a vernier caliper to measure the diameter of a glass block. What
reading is shown on the vernier caliper?

A 4.04 cm
B 4.44 cm
C 4.55 cm
D 4.94 cm

Reflection/Questions to ask? 2
Prepared by J Liew 2010

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