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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