Dial Caliper Measurement Worksheet
A worksheet for Grade 10 Science students to practice reading and understanding dial calipers for precise measurements.
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Dial Caliper Measurement Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and provide your answers in the space provided. For questions involving the dial caliper, refer to the image and assume standard markings unless otherwise specified.
1. Which part of a dial caliper is used to measure external dimensions?
Inside jaws
Outside jaws
Depth rod
Main scale
2. What is the typical resolution of a standard dial caliper?
0.1 mm
0.01 mm
0.001 mm
1 mm
3. The main scale on a dial caliper typically measures in .
4. The dial on a dial caliper provides the precise reading of the part of the measurement.
5. Briefly explain the purpose of the locking screw on a dial caliper.
6. Describe how to measure the depth of a hole using a dial caliper.
7. A dial caliper can be used to measure both internal and external dimensions.
True
False
8. The thimble is a component of a dial caliper.
True
False