Question

If no object is placed between jaws of a vernier of least count 0.1 mm then sixth vernier scale division coincides with a main scale division and zero of vernier scale is on right of the zero of main scale. Calculate zero correction –

• A.
  • 0.4 mm
• B. – 0.4 mm
• C.
  • 0.6 mm
• D. – 0.6 mm

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

– 0.6 mm

Answer 2

Zero error = + 6 × 0.1

= + 0.6 mm

\ zero correction

= – 0.6 m