If 50 Vernier divisions are equal to 49 main scale divisions of a travelling microscope and one smallest reading of main scale is 0.5 mm, the Vernier constant of travelling microscope is:
- (A)0.1 mm
- (B)0.1 cm
- (C)0.01 cm
- (D)0.01 mm✓ Correct
Answer: (D)
Solution
The Vernier constant is the difference between one main scale division (MSD) and one Vernier scale division (VSD).
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With :
JEE Main · 2024 · 30 Jan 2024 · Shift 2 · Single correct option