4c Homework Section C Unit 3 Calipers
The discrimination of a typical dial caliper is 0.010.
False
Vernier calipers are available in English but not metric types.
False
A digital caliper often has the capability to switch between English and metric measurements.
True
A vernier divides the units in which a measuring tool measures into smaller increments, permitting high discrimination measurement.
True
Mechanical dial instruments are direct reading and do not require interpretation like a vernier.
True
The reliability of vernier instruments for measurement at maximum discrimination of .001 is fairly low.
True
The standard vernier caliper can make outside, inside, and depth measurements.
True