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Examples of micrometer readings for measurement practice.

Diagram showing 12 examples of micrometer measurements with numbered illustrations for reading the scale.

Diagram showing 12 examples of micrometer measurements with numbered illustrations for reading the scale.

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Problem Analysis:


The image shows a series of 12 calipers (or micrometers), each with a scale and a measurement reading. The task is to determine the measurements for each caliper based on the visible markings.

Key Points for Solving:


1. Caliper Basics:
- Calipers typically have two scales: a main scale and a secondary scale (often called the thimble scale).
- The main scale provides the primary measurement, while the thimble scale provides finer increments.
- The measurement is read by combining the values from both scales.

2. Reading the Scales:
- Main Scale: This is usually marked in larger increments (e.g., millimeters or fractions of an inch).
- Thimble Scale: This is marked in smaller increments (e.g., 0.01 mm or 0.001 inches).

3. Combining Readings:
- Add the value from the main scale to the value from the thimble scale to get the total measurement.

Step-by-Step Solution:



#### Caliper 1:
- Main Scale: The main scale reads between 7 and 8.
- Thimble Scale: The thimble scale aligns with the 0.5 mark.
- Total Measurement: \( 7 + 0.5 = 7.5 \) mm.

#### Caliper 2:
- Main Scale: The main scale reads between 0 and 1.
- Thimble Scale: The thimble scale aligns with the 0.0 mark.
- Total Measurement: \( 0 + 0.0 = 0.0 \) mm.

#### Caliper 3:
- Main Scale: The main scale reads between 4 and 5.
- Thimble Scale: The thimble scale aligns with the 0.3 mark.
- Total Measurement: \( 4 + 0.3 = 4.3 \) mm.

#### Caliper 4:
- Main Scale: The main scale reads between 0 and 1.
- Thimble Scale: The thimble scale aligns with the 0.0 mark.
- Total Measurement: \( 0 + 0.0 = 0.0 \) mm.

#### Caliper 5:
- Main Scale: The main scale reads between 7 and 8.
- Thimble Scale: The thimble scale aligns with the 0.6 mark.
- Total Measurement: \( 7 + 0.6 = 7.6 \) mm.

#### Caliper 6:
- Main Scale: The main scale reads between 2 and 3.
- Thimble Scale: The thimble scale aligns with the 0.2 mark.
- Total Measurement: \( 2 + 0.2 = 2.2 \) mm.

#### Caliper 7:
- Main Scale: The main scale reads between 7 and 8.
- Thimble Scale: The thimble scale aligns with the 0.4 mark.
- Total Measurement: \( 7 + 0.4 = 7.4 \) mm.

#### Caliper 8:
- Main Scale: The main scale reads between 0 and 1.
- Thimble Scale: The thimble scale aligns with the 0.0 mark.
- Total Measurement: \( 0 + 0.0 = 0.0 \) mm.

#### Caliper 9:
- Main Scale: The main scale reads between 0 and 1.
- Thimble Scale: The thimble scale aligns with the 0.1 mark.
- Total Measurement: \( 0 + 0.1 = 0.1 \) mm.

#### Caliper 10:
- Main Scale: The main scale reads between 5 and 6.
- Thimble Scale: The thimble scale aligns with the 0.3 mark.
- Total Measurement: \( 5 + 0.3 = 5.3 \) mm.

#### Caliper 11:
- Main Scale: The main scale reads between 8 and 9.
- Thimble Scale: The thimble scale aligns with the 0.7 mark.
- Total Measurement: \( 8 + 0.7 = 8.7 \) mm.

#### Caliper 12:
- Main Scale: The main scale reads between 4 and 5.
- Thimble Scale: The thimble scale aligns with the 0.4 mark.
- Total Measurement: \( 4 + 0.4 = 4.4 \) mm.

Final Answers:


\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{cccc}
1. & 7.5 & \text{mm} & 4. & 0.0 & \text{mm} & 7. & 7.4 & \text{mm} & 10. & 5.3 & \text{mm} \\
2. & 0.0 & \text{mm} & 5. & 7.6 & \text{mm} & 8. & 0.0 & \text{mm} & 11. & 8.7 & \text{mm} \\
3. & 4.3 & \text{mm} & 6. & 2.2 & \text{mm} & 9. & 0.1 & \text{mm} & 12. & 4.4 & \text{mm} \\
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of micrometer worksheet.
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