Question

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion(A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : In Vernier calliper if positive zero error exists, then while taking measurements, the reading taken will be more than the actual reading.
Reason (R) : The zero error in Vernier Calliper might have happened due to manufacturing defect or due to rough handling.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
• C. (A) is true but (R) is false
• D. (A) is false but (R) is true

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

Answer 2

Both the assertion and reason are correct. The presence of a positive zero error means the Vernier scale is shifted, causing an overestimation of measurements. The reason accurately describes a possible cause for such errors.
The Correct answer is: Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)