L Nónio em 1 mm 9 10 A Nônio em mm 5 B

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Measurement can be defined as a set of operations aimed at determining the value of a quantity. For example, the quantity length can be measured using measurement instruments such as a tape measure, caliper, and micrometer. The figures below show the caliper being used for two measurements A and B of length.

Based on the text and the figures, answer:

a) What is the resolution of the caliper? Justify your answer.

b) Determine the length for measurements A and B.

c) What is the instrumental uncertainty?

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