jack edison Messages 7 Reaction score 0 Thread starter May 11, 2015 #1 Homework Statement How does using a vernier caliper reduce uncertainty in your measurement Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution
Homework Statement How does using a vernier caliper reduce uncertainty in your measurement Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution
BvU Science Advisor Homework Helper Messages 16,219 Reaction score 4,934 May 11, 2015 #2 Because it's better to measure than to guestimate ("well, this is about 2/5ths of a foot"). Any context ? What is measured, what's the alternative to using a caliper ? My telepathic capabilities are pretty limited, you see ... --
Because it's better to measure than to guestimate ("well, this is about 2/5ths of a foot"). Any context ? What is measured, what's the alternative to using a caliper ? My telepathic capabilities are pretty limited, you see ... --
CWatters Science Advisor Homework Helper Gold Member Messages 10,546 Reaction score 2,324 May 11, 2015 #3 Are you asking how the vernier scale works? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vernier_scale