Meter Scale NEET Questions

Physics - Experimental Skills

Meter Scale MCQ Questions


13.
What should be the correct position of the observer’s eye while taking a reading with a meter scale?
A.
At an angle
B.
Directly above the scale
C.
Below the scale
D.
Far from the scale
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ANSWER :
B. Directly above the scale
14.
What is the least count of a standard meter scale?

NEET - 2018

A.
0.1 mm
B.
0.01 cm
C.
1 mm
D.
0.5 mm
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ANSWER :
C. 1 mm
15.
What should be done if a meter scale is found to be damaged or bent?
A.
Use it as it is
B.
Use another scale
C.
Approximate the measurements
D.
Ignore the damaged part
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ANSWER :
B. Use another scale
16.
Which of the following is an example of a systematic error while using a meter scale?
A.
Observer looking from an angle
B.
Incorrect zero marking
C.
Parallax error
D.
Changes in temperature
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ANSWER :
B. Incorrect zero marking
17.
Which of the following is not a limitation of a meter scale?

NEET - 2019

A.
Limited accuracy
B.
Not suitable for measuring small objects
C.
Can measure objects with irregular shapes
D.
All of the above
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ANSWER :
D. All of the above
18.
Why is the zero mark on some meter scales slightly shifted from the edge?
A.
To avoid wear and tear
B.
To prevent manufacturing defects
C.
To compensate for human error
D.
To make the scale lighter
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ANSWER :
A. To avoid wear and tear