alleryWhat commonly causes a zero error in a vernier caliper?
AReading from an angle
BToo much room light
CUsing metric units
DKnocks or damage to it
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Knocks or damage to it
Knocks or other damage can misalign the zero marks when the jaws are closed.
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