Meter Scale NEET Questions

Meter Scale MCQ Questions

7.
What is the main limitation of a meter scale in precision measurement?
A.
Its least count is too large
B.
It cannot measure very small lengths
C.
It is difficult to align exactly with the object
D.
It cannot measure liquid volume
ANSWER :
A. Its least count is too large
8.
A meter scale is calibrated in which unit?

NEET - 2016

A.
Centimeter and millimeter
B.
Millimeter and meter
C.
Centimeter and meter
D.
Meter and kilometer
ANSWER :
A. Centimeter and millimeter
9.
A meter scale has markings from 0 to 100 cm. What is the total length of the scale?
A.
1 meter
B.
100 cm
C.
10 cm
D.
10 meters
ANSWER :
A. 1 meter
10.
How can parallax error be minimized while using a meter scale?
A.
By viewing perpendicularly
B.
By using a magnifying glass
C.
By taking multiple readings
D.
By using a different scale
ANSWER :
A. By viewing perpendicularly
11.
When measuring the length of an object using a meter scale, which of the following is the most common source of error?

NEET - 2017

A.
Parallax error
B.
Zero error
C.
Significant error from the scale divisions
D.
No error at all
ANSWER :
A. Parallax error
12.
Which of the following can be measured directly using a meter scale?
A.
Mass of an object
B.
Weight of an object
C.
Temperature of an object
D.
Speed of an object
ANSWER :
B. Weight of an object