Question

What is the accuracy range of stick micrometers?

(a) ±0.005 mm

(b) ±0.05 mm

(c) ±0.5

(d) ±0.0005 mm

The question was asked during an online interview.

The above asked question is from Micrometers topic in portion Linear Measurements of Engineering Metrology

Answer 1

Right option is (a) ±0.005 mm

For explanation I would say: Accuracy of stick micrometers is of the order of ±0.005 mm. They are used to measure longer internal lengths. They have a series of extension rods to measure up to maximum length.