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#121

In vernier calipers, the zero of vernier to the left of main zero indicates:

A) positive zero error

B) negative zero error

C) no error

D) backlash

Answer:   B
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#122

Backlash error in screw gauge is minimized by:

A) tightening the screw more

B) rotating the screw in one direction while taking readings

C) using larger pitch

D) ignoring least count

Answer:   B
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#123

Pitch of screw gauge is defined as:

A) distance moved in one complete rotation

B) value of one division on circular scale

C) least count

D) radius of spindle

Answer:   A
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#124

A meter rule has least count:

A) $1\ \text{mm}$

B) $0.1\ \text{mm}$

C) $0.01\ \text{mm}$

D) $0.5\ \text{mm}$

Answer:   A
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#125

Dimensionless quantities can have units.

A) True

B) False

C) Sometimes

D) Only in CGS

Answer:   B
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#126

Two quantities with same dimensions need not be numerically equal.

A) True

B) False

C) Only in SI

D) Only in CGS

Answer:   A
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#127

A physical law must be dimensionally homogeneous.

A) True

B) False

C) Not necessary

D) Only empirical laws

Answer:   A
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#128

Which instrument is best to measure diameter of a thin wire?

A) Vernier calipers

B) Screw gauge

C) Meter rule

D) Stopwatch

Answer:   B
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