Which scientific instrument is explicitly designed for measuring extremely small lengths with high precision by using a main scale and a rotating circular scale? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
Which scientific instrument is explicitly designed for measuring extremely small lengths with high precision by using a main scale and a rotating circular scale?
A. Screw Gauge (Micrometer)
B. Spectrometer
C. Vernier Caliper
D. Spherometer
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
A micrometer screw gauge uses the principle of a screw rotating in a nut to measure very tiny dimensions (like the diameter of a thin wire). It features a linear main scale and a rotating circular scale on the thimble. While a Vernier caliper measures small distances using sliding scales, the screw gauge generally offers greater precision (least count often 0.01 mm or 0.001 mm).
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