Question

what do you understand by the zero error of a measuring instrument?

Answer 1

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Explanation:

“Zero Error” is defined as a measuring instrument indicating a value even when there is nothing being measured. For example, a scale which indicates value even when the weighting platform is empty. Of when an electrical meter indicates a voltage when the leads are not applied to a source.

Answer 2

Answer:

Zero error is defined as the condition where a measuring instrument registers a reading when there should not be any reading. In case of vernier calipers it occurs when a zero on main scale does not coincide with a zero on vernier scale.