Question

Which of the following is used for measuring the angle of V-groove?

(a) Two discs of same size

(b) Two pins of different size

(c) One disc only

(d) One pin only

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Question is from Measure the Angle of a V-Groove in chapter Miscellaneous Measurements (EM) of Engineering Metrology

Answer 1

The correct answer is (b) Two pins of different size

The explanation is: For measuring the angle of V-groove, two discs or two pins are used. These pins or discs are of different size. There is also a need of height gauge in this angle measurement method.