Question
Question: Main scale of a verniercalliper has 100 divisions in 5 cm. Its vernier scale has 25 divisions in one...
Main scale of a verniercalliper has 100 divisions in 5 cm. Its vernier scale has 25 divisions in one cm. The least count is –
A
.01 cm
B
.005 cm
C
.01 mm
D
None
Answer
.01 cm
Explanation
Solution
MSD = 5/100 = .05 cm
̃ VSD = 1/25 = .04 cm
\ LC = MSD – VSD = .01 cm