A bag contains 50 metallic spheres of different diameters. A task is given to students to classify these spheres in terms of their diameters and find the number of spheres that liebetween the range of 0.3 cm and 1.5 cm out of 50 metallic spheres.For classifying as accurately as possible, the MOST appropriate instrument the students should pick from the science lab is
Correct answer: A. spherometre.
- A. spherometre.
- B. screw gauge.
- C. measuring tape.
- D. Vernier callipers.
Explanation
The correct answer is the spherometre because it is designed to measure spherical objects accurately, making it the most appropriate instrument for classifying metallic spheres based on their diameters. Screw gauge, measuring tape, and Vernier callipers are not as suitable for measuring spherical objects and may not provide the accuracy needed for this task.
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