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For which one of the following measurements would a micrometer screw gauge be most suitable?

A

length of this page

B

length of a pencil

C

diameter of a wire

D

diameter of an atom

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The diagram shows a liquid-in-glass thermometer with a uniform capillary tube.

Which temperature is indicated by the thermometer?

A

$73^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$

B

$80^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$

C

$82^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$

D

$90^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$

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The diagram shows part of a micrometer screw gauge.

What is the smallest reading that can be achieved using this micrometer screw gauge?

A

$0.0001 \mathrm{~mm}$

B

$0.01 \mathrm{~mm}$

C

$0.1 \mathrm{~mm}$

D

$1 \mathrm{~mm}$

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A student measures the diameter of a pencil.
Which measuring instrument will give the most precise reading?

A

a measuring tape

B

a metre rule

C

a micrometer screw gauge

D

a ruler

CAIE IGCSE Physics 7 Assessed Scientific Skills Topic Practice