Assertion: vernier caliper | /r/CapableOf | use two sliding scales
Facets:
value: with different spacings between markings
type: OTHER
value: on each scale
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: The main difference between vernier caliper and micrometer is that the vernier caliper uses two sliding scales with different spacings between markings on each scale while a micrometer makes use of a screw to translate small distances moved by its jaws to larger distances along the marked scale.