Questions based on screw gauge experiments

1. Define leastcount of a screw gauge

2. Define pitch
3. What is backlash error? How is it avoided?
4. What is zero error? How is it determined?
5. When do you say that the zero error is positive or negative?
6. What are random errors? How can you minimise them?
7. What is the use of ratchet in a screw gauge?

1. Define vernier constant?

2. What is the principle of a vernier?
3. How is the least count of a vernier calipers determined?
4. What are the common sources of error occurring in using a vernier?
5. What are the precautions to be observed while using vernier?
6. What is parallax error? How can it be avoided?
7. What are the uses of a vernier calipers?
8. How will you determine the volume of an irregular glass plate using vernier?