Question

When would you use a micrometer instead of a caliper?

Answer 1

1. Micrometers are used instead of calipers when a more accurate value is needed.
2. The least count of the caliper is$0.1mm$.
3. The least count of micrometer is $0.01mm$.
4. So, with the help of micrometer, measurements of small dimensions of objects are possible.

The diagram of a micrometer is given below: