Which of the following statement is true regarding Zeiss interferometer used for the measurement of slip gauges? Statement 1: Zeiss interferometer is used for relative comparative measurement of slip gauges. Statement 2: It uses three wavelengths of cadmium light.

Correct Answer: F, T
Zeiss interferometer is a compact instrument which is used for absolute comparative measurement of slip gauges. The absolute length of a slip gauge by this method can be determined by three methods (a) First is by comparison with a standard block. (b) second is by a combined measurement of 3 gauge blocks. (c) and the third is by measurement with a wrung-on gauges block.