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Units And Measurement

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Why is screw gauge called a micrometer?

Solution

Screw gauge is also called a micrometre because it can measure the lengths of the order of 1 micro meter.

Some More Questions From Units and Measurement Chapter

Can we use same units for different physical quantities?

Can we use different units to measure same physical quantity?

To measure a physical quantity X, the unit U is repeatedly used for n times. What is the magnitude of physical quantity?

Does the numerical factor in the quantitative measurement depend on the system of unit used?

Is one unit sufficient to measure a physical quantity?

Can a physical quantity have two or more units? Give example.

What are fundamental quantities?

How many fundamental quantities are there in mechanics?

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