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Question
State whether the following statement is true or false by writing T/F against it.
The diameter of a wire can be measured more accurately by using vernier calipers than by a screw gauge.
Options
True
False
Solution
False
because the accuracy is higher in case of screw gauge due to lower least count value of 0.01mm
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