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Laboratory Activity 2 Micrometer and Vernier Caliper PDF

This document provides instructions on using a vernier caliper and micrometer caliper to accurately measure small lengths. It explains that errors can be random, caused by human judgment, or systematic, caused by faulty equipment. The procedure section demonstrates how to properly hold and read each instrument. Students are asked to watch instructional videos, complete a lab report on their observations, and answer questions to practice using the calipers. They are also directed to online simulations for additional practice.

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Laboratory Activity 2 Micrometer and Vernier Caliper PDF

This document provides instructions on using a vernier caliper and micrometer caliper to accurately measure small lengths. It explains that errors can be random, caused by human judgment, or systematic, caused by faulty equipment. The procedure section demonstrates how to properly hold and read each instrument. Students are asked to watch instructional videos, complete a lab report on their observations, and answer questions to practice using the calipers. They are also directed to online simulations for additional practice.

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Laboratory No. 1
MICROMETER AND VERNIER CALIPER

I. Objectives:
• To study the vernier scale principle and to learn the use of
vernier calipers for the accurate measurement of length.
• To become familiar with the use of micrometer calipers for
the accurate measurement of small lengths.

II. Concept/Theory:
The main thrust of this lab is instruction in the use of
certain measuring instruments, but there is a bit of practical
theory that goes with this instruction.

ERROR:
Error can be classified as either random or systematic.
Random error: (sometimes erroneously called human error)
comes from the perspective of individual measurements. For
instance, suppose one partner measures something, and then the
other partner measures the same thing. The judgment on where the
needle points, or where the rounding occurs, causes small
variations in the readings. (In some sense, the amount of random
error in an experiment indicates the confidence level of your lab
technique.) Importantly, these errors add to the true value as
often as they detract. Therefore, averaging the data usually
eliminates these errors. The more measurements that are made, the
more averaging smoothest out these blips in the data set.
Systematic error: is the fault of the equipment. Suppose you
use a steel measuring tape on a hot day. The steel expands when
heated; consequently each mark is separated more than its stated
value. Anything you measure with the tape in this condition will
read shorter than it actually is, because the tape itself is
longer than it should be. Systematic errors tend to give
consistently higher or lower results which are not corrected by
averaging. Elimination of these errors can only be accomplished
by examining your equipment. One kind of systematic error which
can be easily eliminated is zero error (not ‘‘no error’’!). When
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a caliper, micrometer, or other such device is closed, it should


read ‘‘0’’, yet often the instrument doesn't close properly
(usually because some student misadjusted it) and each reading
will be too high or too low. Fixing this problem is merely a
matter of noting the reading when the device is closed, and
adding (if the instrument reads low) or subtracting (reads high)
that value from each measurement.

III. Materials:

IV. Procedure:

1. Given the link below, kindly watch the two videos.


Part I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkPlzmalvN4
Part II
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StBc56ZifMs

2. Given the laboratory report section, accomplish the


following:
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Methodology (the process/procedure of using vernier and
micrometer caliper)
2.3. Results and Discussion 2.4. Conclusion 2.5. Works
Cited
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Name and Dela Cruz, John Hayden P. Rating


Section Domingo, Alexis
Babol, Michael Angelo D.
CIV204
Date Performed 4/7/2022
Date Submitted 4/7/2022
Calculus-Based Physics

Laboratory No. 1
MICROMETER AND VERNIER CALIPER

V. Observations:

A. Introduction (Draw, label, and discuss the parts of the


vernier and micrometer caliper)
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B. Methodology (Enumerate and discuss the process/procedure of


using vernier and micrometer caliper)

In using vernier caliper the first thing you need to do is


place the sliding jaw against the upper step of the object you
are measuring. Make sure that the head of the caliper is
perpendicular to the edge of the upper step. Open the jaws of the
caliper using the thumb screw until the fixed upper jaw contacts
the lower step. Turn the lock screw to tighten the jaws so that
you can remove your object and take your reading. In reading the
measurement, the zero mark point are supposed to read the main
scale rather than at the end of vernier scale because if you
reading it at the end of scale your measurement will be wrong. On
the other hand, the proper way to use a micrometer is to hold it
in your dominant hand. Grasp the thimble between your thumb and
index fingers. Place the Cshape of the frame against your palm.
Finally, partially wrap your pinky or ring finger within the
inside of the frame.
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C. Questions

1. Where on the vernier calipers would you read to obtain


the main scale reading?

The zero mark points to the place where you’re supposed to


read the main scale.

2. Where on the vernier calipers would you read to obtain


the vernier scale reading?

The marks on the vernier scale lines up better with the main
scale marks and the others, if you see the pointer was a little
more than halfway between marks that means the vernier scale will
line up a little past halfway. Then if you see the mark that
lines up better than the rest, that means that number will be the
measurement. However, to make it more accurate the purpose of .02
mm is there’s .02 mm each mark that lines up better the same with
the mark.

3. What is the smallest possible reading (in cm) of a


vernier caliper?

The smallest possible reading of a vernier caliper is 0.1cm.

D. Conclusion
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In conclusion, on the first try it was really hard to use the


vernier caliper and micrometer caliper especially me, which I am
not familiar with it. If you just make a little mistake in the
measurement, it will be a big cause, especially in construction,
it can still ruin the project and you are to blame when there is
a miss measurement. Therefore I conclude, We really need to study
how to measure correctly check carefully to prevent disaster at
the construction site and we also need to be able to practice the
correct measurement with the vernier caliper and micrometer
caliper.

E. Works Cited

How to Read a Metric Micrometer by WeldNotes.com - YouTube


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkPlzmalvN4

Works Cited
Derrick, S. (2022). Micro… What? How to use a Micrometer.
Retrieved from Disher:
https://www.disher.com/2016/06/20/micro-use-micrometer/
How to measure step using a vernier caliper? (2014).
Retrieved from wonkeedonkeetools:
https://www.wonkeedonkeetools.co.uk/calipers/how-do-you-
usea-vernier-caliper-to-measure-step

F. Additional Activity

To get more practice in reading the vernier caliper and


micrometers and for simulation experience you can visit the link
below.
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For vernier caliper


https://iwant2study.org/lookangejss/01_measurement/ejss_model_AA
PTVernierCaliper/AAPTVernierCaliper_Simulation.xhtml
For micrometer caliper
https://iwant2study.org/lookangejss/01_measurement/ejss_model_Mi
crometer02/Micrometer02_Simulation.xhtml

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