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It can, but the vernier is capable of a more accurate reading.

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Q: Why cannot a meter scale be used instead of a vernier calliper?
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How can you measure the length of a potato strip?

the main thing is that you just need to cut it equally before measuring.then you can measure it by putting it horizontally along a meter rule.or you can measure it with the help of vernier calliper.


Which is more accurate vernier caliper or a meter stick measurements?

A vernier caliper.


In measuring the length of the laboratory table which is proper and better to use the vernier caliper or the meter stickWhy?

A metre stick, because vernier calipers cannot be opened wide enough to accommodate the length of a table.


What are vernier calipers used for?

The correct spelling would be vernier callipers, or vernier calipers depending on which country you come from. They are used for measuring the inner distance between two surfaces. (e.g. if your tube material is 1 cm thick, and 5 cm across on the outside surface, the vernier calipers would show a distance of 3 cm.


What is the advantage in measuring with vernier caliper and the micrometer?

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What is vernier micrometer least count in inch?

micro meter least count in British system


What si unit would you use to measure a denisty of a pebble?

your best bet would be a vernier calliper which are accurate, depending on how close you want to be you could also use a micrometer which gives you to the nearist 100th of a mm. great for measuring but you need to be able to read them ok, hope this is of use. your best bet would be a vernier calliper which are accurate, depending on how close you want to be you could also use a micrometer which gives you to the nearist 100th of a mm. great for measuring but you need to be able to read them ok, hope this is of use.


Advantage of vernier caliper than meter stick in measuring the length and the width?

It's more precise.


What is a conclusion about micrometer and vernier caliper?

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What makes vernier caliper unique from ordinary devices such as foot rule and meter stick?

accuracy in mm and inches


Can you measure the diameter of a round marble by using meter rule with the same accuracy as that of vernier callipers?

If you have calibrated eyeballs


What are the difference between meter rule vernier calipers and micrometer screw gauge?

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