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If a vernier caliper has zero reading of 0.025 cm and the caliper reads 5.565 cm what should be the correct reading?

5.565 - 0.025 = 5.54 so caliper reads 5.54 cm

If the zero reading on the vernier calipers is -0.025 cm with the reading still 5.565cm, it is 5.565 - (-0.025) = 5.565 + 0.025 = 5.59 cm

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