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in JEE by kratos

What is the least count of the vernier calipers?

(A) Smallest division on the vernier scale.

(B) difference of the smallest division on the main scale and the smallest division on the vernier scale.

(C) sum of the smallest division on the main scale and the smallest division on the vernier scale.

(D) smallest division on the main scale.

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by kratos
 
Best answer

The correct option is (B) difference of the smallest division on the main scale and the smallest division on the vernier scale.

Explanation:

Least count of vernier caliper is difference of the smallest division on the main scale and the smallest division on the vernier scale.

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