Dial Caliper Measurement Worksheet
A Grade 11 science worksheet focusing on the components, function, and accurate reading of a dial caliper 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 diagram and your knowledge of its operation.
1. Label the following parts of the dial caliper:
a. Outside Jaws:
b. Inside Jaws:
c. Depth Rod:
d. Main Scale:
e. Dial Indicator:
2. The are used for measuring the external dimensions of an object.
3. The are used for measuring the internal dimensions of an object.
4. The is used to measure the depth of holes or steps.
5. What is the typical smallest increment a standard dial caliper can measure?
0.1 mm
0.01 mm
1.0 mm
0.001 mm
6. When reading a dial caliper, the main scale provides the:
Tenths of an inch
Hundredths of an inch
Whole inches and tenths of an inch
Thousandths of an inch
7. Describe the steps you would take to accurately measure the outside diameter of a cylindrical object using a dial caliper.
8. Why is it important to ensure the dial caliper is clean and free of debris before taking a measurement?
9. A dial caliper is generally more accurate than a standard ruler.
True
False
10. The locking screw on a dial caliper is used to zero the instrument.
True
False