Measuring Length Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) PDF Download

MCQ 1: The most common used instrument to measure lengths in laboratory is a

1. meter ruler
2. half meter ruler
3. both a and b
4. Vernier caliper

MCQ 2: The standard meter is defined as the distance which is travelled by light in 1/299 792 458 of a second through

1. vacuum
2. space
3. air
4. water

MCQ 3: The special feature of a Vernier caliper is that it can measure up to

1. 0.1 mm
2. 1mm
3. 2mm
4. 0.10mm

MCQ 4: The smallest division which is found in a measuring tape is

1. 1mm
2. 10mm
3. 5mm
4. 0mm

MCQ 5: To measure shorter distances or lengths one can use

1. meter ruler
2. half meter ruler
3. both a and b
4. Vernier caliper