O-LevelPhysicsMeasurement5054/11 · Oct/Nov 2010 · Q11 Mark

Vernier calipers are shown with the jaws closed. What is the zero error?

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A0.04 cm

B0.05 cm

C0.14 cm

D0.15 cm

✓ Correct answer

C: 0.14 cm

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Topic: Measurement, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2010 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 1.

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