All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:
A) the main scale of the caliper is divided into inches.
B) the vernier scale divides each of the 0.025" sections on the main scale into 25 parts, each one being 0.001".
C) it is customary to read precision measurements in thousandths of an inch (0.001").
D) an alternative to a standard vernier caliper is the main vernier.

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The correct terminology for an alternative to a standard vernier caliper is a digital caliper or a dial caliper, not a "main vernier." The other statements accurately describe aspects of vernier calipers and their use.

All of the Following Statements Are True EXCEPT