Significant Figures
You can measure things with a linear scale. Practically impossible with a non-linear scale.
Linear is a straight line and non linear could be a curve or anything but a straight line
A linear scale is a scale with equal divisions for equal vales, for example a ruler. A non linear scale is where the relationship between the variables is not directly proportional.
They are verbal scale, Linear Scale and fraction scale.
what is the value of the smallest division on a ammeter
what is the value of the smallest division on a ammeter
The smallest main scale division in a vernier scale with 50 divisions is 1/50th of the main scale division. This is because each division on the vernier scale corresponds to 1/50th of a main scale division, allowing for more precise measurements to be made.
Epoch
The smallest division on the main scale of a micrometer gauge typically corresponds to 0.5 mm or 0.025 inches. This is the precision at which the main scale can be read.
Significant Figures
The smallest division on the main scale of a vernier caliper typically corresponds to 1 millimeter. The vernier scale allows for more precise measurements by measuring to the nearest 0.1 millimeter.
The smallest division on the main scale of the vernier calipers is typically 1 millimeter, while the smallest division on the screw gauge is typically 0.01 millimeters, also known as 0.01 mm.
The least count of a physical balance is the smallest measurement that can be read or displayed on the balance scale. It is determined by the precision of the scale and the smallest division marked on the scale or indicated by the scale's display.
A non-linear temperature scale means that the intervals between temperature readings are not consistent across the scale. This can result in the temperature difference between two points not being proportional to the numerical value assigned to those points on the scale. An example of a non-linear temperature scale is the Fahrenheit scale, where the degree intervals are not uniform.
The least count of a vernier scale is calculated by dividing the smallest division on the main scale by the total number of divisions on the vernier scale. This calculation gives the value of one vernier division.
The reading uncertainty for a vernier caliper is typically equal to half of the smallest division on the main scale. For example, if the smallest division on the main scale is 0.1 mm, the reading uncertainty would be 0.05 mm. This uncertainty represents the smallest increment that can be reliably measured with the vernier caliper.