Outside micrometers are being discussed. Technician A says that on English system micrometers, sleeve markings are in .025 inch increments. Technician B says that on metric system micrometers, sleeve markings are in .005 millimeter increments. Who is correct?

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Technician A is correct because on English system micrometers, the sleeve markings indeed represent .025 inch increments, which is a standard way of measuring with these tools. Technician B is incorrect because on metric system micrometers, the sleeve markings are typically in 0.5 millimeter increments, not .005 millimeter increments.

Outside Micrometers Are Being Discussed