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Which application best demonstrates the practical use of outside callipers in automotive work?

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RRB ALP 2025 CBT 2 Mechanic Motor Vehicle Question Paper (28-Jul-2026) (Shift 1)
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Checking uniform shaft diameter at different locations

To determine which application best demonstrates the practical use of outside callipers in automotive work, it's important to understand what outside callipers are and how they are used.

Outside Callipers: These are precision tools used primarily for measuring the external size of an object, particularly the thickness, diameter, or width of a part. They are not suitable for measuring depth or marking lines.

Let's evaluate each given option:

  1. Checking uniform shaft diameter at different locations: Outside callipers are perfectly suited for this task. They can accurately measure the external diameter or thickness of a shaft at different points, ensuring consistency and identifying any irregularities. This is the correct application.
  2. Measuring drilled hole depth during machining work: This task requires depth-measuring tools such as a depth gauge, not outside callipers, as they are not designed for depth measurement.
  3. Marking reference lines on fabricated metal surfaces: To mark lines, scribers or marking tools are typically used. Outside callipers are used for measurements, not marking.
  4. Measuring internal bore diameter of engine cylinders: For measuring internal diameters, inside callipers, bore gauges, or micrometers are more suitable than outside callipers.

Conclusion: The application that best demonstrates the practical use of outside callipers in automotive work is Checking uniform shaft diameter at different locations.

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