Which part of vernier callipers is primarily used to measure the internal diameter of a hollow cylinder or pipe?

Vernier scale

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Main scale

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Strip

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Inside jaws

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Solution

The correct option is D Inside jaws
The inside jaws of vernier callipers is used to measure the internal diameter of a hollow cylinder or pipe. The diagram for the setup is shown below.

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