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The instrument used for the direct measurement of surface quality by dragging a stylus across the surface is:

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Whenever contact-type surface roughness profiling is mentioned via a traveling stylus, the measuring device is a Profilometer or Profile meter.

Updated On: Jul 9, 2026

Clinometer
Sine bar
Autocollimator
Profile meter

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The Correct Option is D

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