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OpenStudy (anonymous):

what is the uncertainty of a micrometer screwgauge?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The uncertainty will be plus or minus half the smallest division.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I know that's th answer, but how do we reconcile that with the fact that we can easily "guess" the next digit with less uncertainty tha half the smallest division?

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