NEET2020Physics-Measurements

NEET 2020 Physics Screw Gauge MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Easy-Class 11

A screw gauge has least count of 0.01 mm and there are 50 divisions in its circular scale. The pitch of the screw gauge is:

A

0.5 mm

B

1.0 mm

C

0.01 mm

D

0.25 mm

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The pitch is the distance moved by the screw in one complete rotation. It is calculated as least count × number of divisions = 0.01 mm × 50 = 0.5 mm.

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