Applied Physics Lab

Lab Number: Lab 1

Lab Title: Measurements using Vernier Scale and Screw Gauge
Date: 30-09-22
Name: Mehwish
Semester & Section: 1st semester BS (IT)-1A

Vernier Calliper
Procedure:
 Take vernier calliper, first of all determine zero error.
 Open the jaws and place the material between the jaws.
 Note the reading just to the left of zero line of vernier scale to find main scale
reading.
 To take the vernier scale reading, note the vernier scale division that concides
with any main scale division.
 Multiply this number with the least count of vernier calliper and then add this to
main scale reading.

Formula:
Actual length=(main scale reading +vernier scale reading*least count)

Results:
Measurement of marker=20.9
Measurement of pointer cap=15.65
Measurement of pen=9.35

Theoretical Results:
 Material Main scale Vernier Vernier scale Actual
reading scale reading*least length
reading count
Marker 20 18 18*0.05=0.9 20.9
Pointer cap 15 13 13*0.05=0.65 15.65
Pen 9 7 7*0.05=0.35 9.35

Conclusion:
Vernier calliper gives precise measurements.

Screw Gauge
Procedure:
 First of all check zero error by closing the ratchet.
 Place the wire and turn the screw till the wire is gently pressed.
 Now, note the main scale reading up to complete division and check which
division of circular scale concides with division of main scale.
 Multiply this with least count and then add to main scale reading to find the
observed diameter.

Formula:
(main scale reading+circular scale reading *least count)

Theoretical Results:
Material Main No of Circular Diameter
scale division on scale observed
reading circular reading*leas
scale t count
Metal strip 0.5 30 30*0.01 0.80mm
Cap 0.1 44 44*0.01 0.44mm
Conclusion:
Screw gauge gives more precise measurements than vernier calliper.