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Possible Precaution that can be taken:
Chapter
a. Avoid parallax error by placing the eye such that the line of
view is perpendicular to the scale read. ( for
Measuring ammeter/voltmeter/measuring cylinder etc)
Instrument
b. Take into account zero error of instrument. (for
calipper/micrometer/weight scale etc.)
a. make sure the spring is not loaded beyond the elastic limit.
(spring return to original length when load is taken off).
Spring/Hookes
Law
b. Avoid parallax error by placing the eye such that the line of
view is perpendicular to the scale of the ruler.
a. Liquid must be stirred constantly so that temperature rises
evenly.
d. Avoid parallax error by placing the eye such that the line of
view is perpendicular to the scale of the thermometer.
b. Off the switch after readings are taken to prevent wires from
Electricity heating up (resistance increase)
c. Avoid parallax error by placing the eye such that the line of
view is perpendicular to the scale of the ammeter/ voltmeter.