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    The Theory

    What is a Vernier Caliper?

    A calliper is a device used to measure the distance between two opposing sides of an object. It can
    be as simple as a compass with inward or outward-facing points. First the tips of the calliper are
    adjusted to fit across the points to be measured and the calliper is then removed and the distance
    between the tips is measured using a ruler.
    The modern Vernier calliper was invented by Joseph R. Brown in 1851. It was the first practical tool
    for exact measurements that could be sold at an affordable price to ordinary machinists. The Vernier
    Calliper consists of a main scale fitted with a jaw at one end. Another jaw, containing the vernier scale,
    moves over the main scale. When the two jaws are in contact, the zero of the main scale and the zero
    of the Vernier scale should coincide. If both the zeros do not coincide, there will be a positive or
    negative zero error.

    Parts of a Vernier Caliper

    1.Main Scale

    The main scale consists of a steel metallic strip graduated in centimeters at one edge and in inches
    at the other edge . It carries the inner and outer measuring jaws. When the two jaws are in contact,
    the zero of the main scale and the zero of the Vernier scale should coincide. If both the zeros do not
    coincide, there will be a positive or negative zero error.

    2. Vernier Scale

    A vernier scale slides on the strip. It can be fixed in any position by the retainer. On the Vernier scale,
    0.9 cm is divided into ten equal parts.

    3. Outer Measuring Jaws

    The outer measuring jaws helps to take the outer dimension of an object

    4. Inner Measuring Jaws


    The inner measuring jaws helps to take the inner dimension of an object.

    5. Retainer

    The retainer helps to retain the object within the jaws of the Vernier calipers.

    6. Depth Measuring Prong

    The depth measuring prong helps to measure the depth of an object.

    Least Count

    The least count or the smallest reading which you can get with the instrument can be calculated as;

    or

    First calculate the least count and only then place the object between the two jaws.
    Record the position of zero of the Vernier scale on the main scale.

    Calculating the Reading

    When a body is between the jaws of the Vernier Caliper;


    If the zero of the vernier scale lies ahead of the Nth division of the main scale, then the main scale
    reading (MSR) is;

    If nth division of Vernier scale coincides with any division of the main scale, then the Vernier scale
    reading (VSR) is;

    Total reading,

    Finding the Volumes

    Volume of a Beaker / Calorimeter

    Volume of the beaker / calorimeter = internal area of the cross section x depth
    This can be expressed as;
    where 'D' is the internal diameter of beaker / calorimeter and 'd' the depth of beaker / calorimeter.

    Volume of a Sphere

    where 'r' is the radius of the sphere.

    Volume of a Rectangular Block

    where 'l' is length of the block, 'b' the breadth and 'h' the height of the block.

    Learning Outcomes

    ● Students get to know the use of vernier calipers.


    ● Students know what is the Least count of vernier callipers.

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