This is the measurement recorded when, in fact, it should be 0. It is the measurement when there is nothing to measure but the reading is not exactly 0 because the calibration has gone off.
Take a measurement with nothing in the gauge. That reading is the zero-error.
the correction which is made to get correct measurement after zero error
The scale doesn't start at zero, so you need to compromise or you get a systematic error.
There can't be a negative zero. zero is neither negative nor positive.
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In vernier calipers, zero error is when the jaws of the caliper do not close properly when they are in contact without measuring anything, resulting in a measurement that is not accurate. In a micrometer screw gauge, zero error occurs when the flat end of the spindle does not perfectly align with the reference line on the sleeve at zero reading, leading to inaccurate measurements.
To take readings from a micrometer screw gauge, first, place the object between the anvil and the spindle. Then, gently rotate the thimble until the object is securely held. Next, read the main scale value aligned with the sleeve and note the number of the smallest division on the thimble to get the final reading.
This micrometer has zero error.The zero marking on the thimble is below the datum line. So this micrometerhas a positive zero error.In this case we will take the reading on the thimble.Thimble reading = 0.03 mmSo the micrometer has a zero error of +0.03 mm.Whatever reading we take on this micrometer we would have to subtract +0.03 mmThe zero marking on the thimble is above the datum line. So this micrometerhas a negative zero error.In this case we will have to count the number of divisions on the thimble between the zero marking and the datum line.No. of divisions = 3Measurement of each division = 0.01mmSo the micrometer has a zero error of -0.03 mm.Whatever reading we take on this micrometer we would have to subtract -0.03 mm
if the zero line of vernier scale is not conciding with main scale the zero error exists.Knowing the zero error necessary correction can be made to find correct measurement..Such a correction is called zero correction
This is the measurement recorded when, in fact, it should be 0. It is the measurement when there is nothing to measure but the reading is not exactly 0 because the calibration has gone off.
InstrumentA micrometer is a guage measuring device used to measure small lengths with an accuracy of 1\100 mm Unit of lengthA micrometer is exactly one millionth of a meter the least is 0 (zero)
we can find the zero error by closing the jaw of screw guage if the zero of main scale(MS) is concide with the zero of circular scale (CS) there is no zero error and if they are not concide there is a zero error in screw guage .
To prepare a micrometer for use, ensure it is clean and free of debris. Open the micrometer jaws to allow for easy placing of the object to be measured. Check and zero the micrometer to ensure accurate readings before use.
All you need to do is make contact. Tightening will give you a false reading and eventually damage the micrometer.
The zero error of vernier calliper is defined as :-The zero error is equal to the distance between the zero of the main scale and the zero of the vernier scale.
if the zero of vernier scale lies on the right side of the zero of the main scale , then error is known as a positive error .