1. What is the precision of the vernier caliper? Next part use a Vernier Caliper

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1. What is the precision of the vernier caliper?

Next part use a Vernier Caliper and measure a 5 zinc plated steel washer.

Record your measurements of the outer diameter of the washers in the table below.

diameter (d outer)

radius (r outer)

measurement #1

measurement #2

measurement #3

measurement #4

measurement #5

average

Record your measurements of the inner diameter of the washers in the table below.

diameter (d inner)

radius (r inner)

measurement #1

measurement #2

measurement #3

measurement #4

measurement #5

average

Record your measurements of the thickness of the washers in the table below.

thickness (t)

measurement #1

measurement #2

measurement #3

measurement #4

measurement #5

average

*** fill out the table provided above, will rate and give good amount of points.***

diameter (d outer)

radius (r outer)

measurement #1

measurement #2

measurement #3

measurement #4

measurement #5

average

Explanation / Answer

Precision of the vernier caliper: 0.01cm (Generally)

Inner Diameter

diameter (d outer)

radius (r outer)

measurement #1

measurement #2

measurement #3

measurement #4

measurement #5

average

Outer diameter of the washers in the table below.

diameter (d inner)

radius (r inner)

measurement #1

measurement #2

measurement #3

measurement #4

measurement #5

average

Record your measurements of the thickness of the washers in the table below.

thickness (t)

measurement #1

measurement #2

measurement #3

measurement #4

measurement #5

average

diameter (d outer)

radius (r outer)

measurement #1

5.82 2.91

measurement #2

5.78 2.89

measurement #3

5.79 2.90

measurement #4

5.78 2.89

measurement #5

5.80 2.90

average

5.79 2.90

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