Question

function of sliding strip in vernier caliper​

Answer 1

Answer:

The jaws and metallic strip are designed to measure the distance/ diameter of objects.

Knob P is used to slide the vernier scale on the main scale. Screw S is used to fix the vernier scale at a desired position

Answer 2

Answer:

• The strip at the back of Vernier caliper is used for measuring depth of a cylinder.
• The jaws and metallic strip are designed to measure the distance/ diameter of objects. Knob P is used to slide the Vernier scale on the main scale. Screw S is used to fix the Vernier scale at a desired position
• The Vernier caliper uses the principle of alignment of line segments to determine the more accurate reading. The length of the object to be measured is placed in between the two jaws of the Vernier calipers.