Read the English dial (the arrow near the zero indicates the initial deflection of the needle).
A) -0.84 in.
B) 0.16 in.
C) -0.084 in.
D) -0.016 in.
E) 0.084 in.

Question

Read the English dial (the arrow near the zero indicates the initial deflection of the needle). 
A) -0.84 in. 
B) 0.16 in. 
C) -0.084 in. 
D) -0.016 in. 
E) 0.084 in.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The arrow near the zero is pointing towards the left and the dial reads 0.084 in. The negative sign indicates that there is a deflection in the opposite direction of the arrow, i.e. towards the left, so the answer is -0.084 in.

Read the English Dial (The Arrow near the Zero Indicates