Dial Caliper Basics
A Grade 7 science worksheet covering the basic parts, function, and reading of a dial caliper.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of dial calipers and their use in measurement.
1. What is the primary function of a dial caliper?
Measuring temperature
Measuring mass
Measuring small distances accurately
Measuring time
2. Which part of the dial caliper allows for fine adjustments?
Outside jaws
Depth rod
Thumb roll
Fine adjustment wheel
3. The dial caliper is a precision measuring instrument used to measure , , and dimensions.
4. Before taking a measurement, the dial caliper should be to ensure accuracy.
5. A dial caliper is typically used for measurements that require less precision than a ruler.
True
False
6. The main scale of a dial caliper measures in whole units, while the dial indicates fractions of those units.
True
False
7. Briefly describe how you would measure the outside diameter of a pipe using a dial caliper.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
8. The inside are used to measure the internal dimensions of an object.
9. A dial caliper offers greater compared to a standard ruler.
10. The rod is used to measure how deep a hole or step is.