The figure of a centimeter scale below shows a particular position of the vernier calipers. In this position the value of x shown in the figure is ( figure is not to scale)
(A) 0.02 cm
(B) 3.65 cm
(C) 4.15 cm
(D) 0.03 cm
Correct option (D) 0.03 cm
Explanation:
x = 0.3 cm – 3 x scale division of vernier calipers
= 0.3 cm -3 x 9/100
= 30 - 27/100
= 3/100
= 0.03 cm
