Which scientific instrument is explicitly designed for measuring extremely small lengths with high precision by using a main scale and a rotating circular scale? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which scientific instrument is explicitly designed for measuring extremely small lengths with high precision by using a main scale and a rotating circular scale?
A. Spectrometer
B. Screw Gauge (Micrometer)
C. Spherometer
D. Vernier Caliper
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A micrometer screw gauge uses the principle of a screw rotating in a nut to measure very tiny dimensions (like the diameter of a thin wire). It features a linear main scale and a rotating circular scale on the thimble. While a Vernier caliper measures small distances using sliding scales, the screw gauge generally offers greater precision (least count often 0.01 mm or 0.001 mm).

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