Chapter 4 Measurement
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Answer the following questions as they per-
tain to measurement.
3. The micrometer is nicknamed _____.
4. One-millionth part of a standard inch is
known as a _____.
5. One-millionth part of a meter is known as a
_____.
6. A micrometer is capable of measuring accu-
rately to the _____ and _____ part of standard
inch and (in metric versions) to _____ and
_____ millimeters.
7. The Vernier caliper has several advantages
over the micrometer. List two of them.
8. A Vernier caliper can measure to the _____ part
of the inch and (in the metric version) to _____
millimeters.
9. List six precautions that must be observed
when using a micrometer or Vernier caliper.
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