One main scale division of a vernier callipers is ' ' and division of the vernier scale coincide with division of the main scale. The least count of the callipers in mm is :
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)✓ Correct
- (D) a
Answer: (C)
Solution
One main scale division measures cm. Since vernier divisions span main scale divisions,
The least count is the amount by which one main scale division exceeds one vernier division:
Converted to millimetres, the least count is mm.
The least count is the amount by which one main scale division exceeds one vernier division:
Converted to millimetres, the least count is mm.
JEE Main · 2021 · 16 Mar 2021 · Shift 1 · Single correct option