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What is the purpose of a metre rule
To measure the length of an object of moderate length
What is the purpose of a Vernier Calipers
To measure short lengths
What is the purpose of a Micrometer Screw Gauge
To measure small values of width, thickness or diameter
What is the purpose of a Top-pan Balance
To measure the mass of an object
What is the purpose of a Protractor
To measure angles
What is the purpose of a Stopwatch
To measure periods of time
What is the purpose of a Thermometer
To measure the temperature of a body
What is the purpose of a Voltmeter
To measure the potential difference across a component
What is the purpose of a Ammeter
To measure the electric current flowing through a component
What is the purpose of a Oscilloscope
To display waves and measure their frequencies
What is the purpose of a Laser
To provide a monochromatic source of light
What is the typical resolution of a metre rule
1mm
What is the typical resolution of a vernier caliper
0.05mm
What is the typical resolution of a micrometer screw gauge
0.001mm
What is the typical resolution of a top-pan balance
0.01g
What is the typical resolution of a protractor
1°
What is the typical resolution of a stopwatch
0.01s
What is the typical resolution of a thermometer
1°C
What is the typical resolution of a voltmeter
1mV-0.1V
What is the typical resolution of an ammeter
1mA-0.1A
What is the typical resolution of a oscilloscope
1Hz
What is the typical resolution of a laser
450-650nm
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