Answer to Question #139213 in Physics for Brian

Question

A micrometer screw gauge was used to measure the diameter of a wire and the following readings recorded 4.32mm, 4.31mm, 4.34mm, 4.34mm and 4.33mm. Determine the length the student should record

Answer 1

The student should record the average length:

$$L = \dfrac{4.32+4.31+4.34+4.34+4.33}{5} = 4.328mm$$

Answer. 4.328 mm.