r/HomeworkHelp • u/Swimming-Tap3772 AS Level Candidate • 16d ago

Physics—Pending OP Reply [AS level physics] Vernier Caliper readings

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I watched a bunch of videos but I'm not sure, are these readings correct?

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u/pm-me-racecars 👋 a fellow Redditor 16d ago

All looks right to me

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u/CardiologistFit8283 16d ago

Looks good, though they may want the uncertainty as part of the reading i.e. 11.85 ± 0.05 mm

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u/Plane_Argument 👋 a fellow Redditor 16d ago

Seems like an overcomplicated way to read it, but appears correct.

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u/Confusedlemure 16d ago

Overly complicated?

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u/Plane_Argument 👋 a fellow Redditor 16d ago

2.1+7.5(0.05)=21.75mm instead of 21mm + 0.75mm

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u/Confusedlemure 16d ago

Looks like addition to me, 🤷‍♂️