One of the following readings represents the measurement of the length of a metal rod using vernier callipers, Taking the reading accuracy into consideration, the most likely one is
A
5.15cm
B
5.165cm
C
5.0cm
D
5.160cm
E
5cm
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The 0.1 mm or 0.01 cm is the reading accuracy of a vernier caliper meaning it can read up to 2 decimal places on the "cm" scale and 1 decimal place on the "mm" scale.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #28890)