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WAEC Physics 2017 Objective — Question 2

Question 2 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Which of the following instruments is the best for measuring the diameter of a thin constantan wire?

  • A. A. Callipers
  • B. B. Metre rule
  • C. C. Micrometer screw gaugeCorrect
  • D. D. Vernier callipers

Explanation

The micrometer screw gauge is used to measure the diameter of a wire or anything less than that. Its reading accuracy is 0.01mm or 0.001cm. It is more accurate than the Vernier calliper.

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