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Measuring Density with Micrometre & Caliper

The document outlines procedures for measuring the diameter of a ball bearing and dimensions of a wooden block using a micrometer screw gauge and vernier caliper. It describes taking multiple measurements at different positions, recording the data, determining zero errors, and calculating density using the mass and volume.

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Measuring Density with Micrometre & Caliper

The document outlines procedures for measuring the diameter of a ball bearing and dimensions of a wooden block using a micrometer screw gauge and vernier caliper. It describes taking multiple measurements at different positions, recording the data, determining zero errors, and calculating density using the mass and volume.

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PROCEDURE

Micrometre screw gauge


1. The zero error of the micrometre screw gauge was determined
before starting the experiment.
2. The diameter of the ball bearing was measured.
3. Step 2 was repeated three times at different position of the ball
bearing.
4. The data collected from step 2 and step 3 were recorded and
tabulated.
5. The actual diameter of the ball bearing was calculated by
taking in consideration of the zero error obtained in step 1
(one).
6. The weight of the ball bearing was determined.
7. The density of the ball bearing was calculated with the use of
the formula 'Density equals mass over volume'.

Vernier Caliper
1. The whole number of small divisions on the fixed part of the
caliper that were to the left of the 0 mark was counted.
2. The first mark on the Vernier that was lined up with one of the
marks on the fixed part of the caliper was found.
3. The zero error of the vernier caliper was determined.
4. The length, width, and thickness of the wooden block was
measured by using the vernier caliper.
5. Step 4 was repeated three times at different position of the
glass block.
6. The data collected were recorded and tabulated.
7. The actual measurement was calculated by taking account the
zero error obtained in step 3.
8. The weight of the wooden block was determined.
9. The density of the wooden block was calculated with the use
of the formula 'density equals mass over volume.

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