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Instrument Use (vernier)

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Main scale division = 1 mm. 10 vernier divisions coincide with 9 main scale divisions. Least count is:

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About This Question

Subject
physics
Chapter
physics and measurement
Topic
instrument use (vernier)
Difficulty
Easy
Year
2025
Tags
VernierLeast Count

Solution

Correct Answer:

0.1 mm

The Least Count () of a Vernier Calliper is the difference between one Main Scale Division () and one Vernier Scale Division (): Given:

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This easy difficulty physics question is from the chapter physics and measurement, covering the topic of instrument use (vernier). It appeared in the 2025 exam.

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