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It depends how accurately you can read the scale. A ruler would only be accurate to 1 mm. If the caliper has a vernier scale it should be ten times better
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What is more precise 2 pounds or 34 ounces?
They are both precise, but are different weights, 34 ounces is more.
Which temperature scales is not regularly used in science?
newtons temperature scale for oneFahrenheit for another. It is not precise enough. Kelvin or degrees Celsius is much more precise. Kelvin is used in most temperature constants as a result.Fahrenheit
Are there 4 eighth inches in an inch?
There 4 eighth inches in a half inch and 8 eighth inches in an inch.
Does playing outside make you more social?
yes it builds up social skills
How many lbs is 3.6 kilo?
3.6 kilograms equivalent to about 7.9 pounds. Formula: 1 kg=2.205 lbs. So in a more precise unit it is: 7.938000000000001 kilograms.
Which is more accurate ruler or a vernier caliper?
A caliper is more accurate.
What are the uses of a vernier caliper?
it directly obtain a more precise measurement
What are the difference between meter rule vernier calipers and micrometer screw gauge?
there is a big different between the vernier caliper and micro meter caliper,the vernier caliper they can use the outside and inside measurement while the micro meter caliper it's just only use outside measurement..
Which is more precise measurements a wooden ruler or plastic ruler?
Precision is the agreement among several trials in measurement therefor, a wooden ruler is more precise because you will be estimating the measured value over and over again
Which ruler is more precise a 12 inch ruler scale of 16 marks or 30 centimeter ruler scale of 10 marks?
They are equal
Advantage of vernier caliper than meter stick in measuring the length and the width?
It's more precise.
Which is more accurate an ordinary plastic ruler or a vernier caliper?
The vernier caliper is more accurate that a plastic ruler. That's because the caliper is designed to be used and effectively read to measure small distances. And it does this better than a "regular" ruler because it has a vernier scale built into it. It's like an "amplified ruler" attached to the device that has increased accuracy. A link is provided to the Wikipedia article on the vernier caliper and to the one on the vernier scale. Check out the pictures and skim the details. You should be able to pick it up with a bit of thought.
How do you find the diameter of a coin in millimeters?
You can place a ruler across the coin's center, or if you're interested in being more precise you can get a small instrument called a caliper. A caliper has sliding jaws and a scale that tell you how wide the jaws are open when placed around a coin or similar object. If it's a US coin, the US Mint website has a list of specifications including weights and diameters. Other sites such as coinfacts.com have similar information.
Which is more precise liters or milliliters?
cups is less precise.
What is more precise 20 21-32 or 20 1-2?
20 21/32 is more precise.20 21/32 is more precise.20 21/32 is more precise.20 21/32 is more precise.
What is more precise ounces or pounds?
Ounces are more precise.
What is more accurate in measuring the density of an object the vernier caliper or the micrometer caliper?
micrometer is more occurate.
