Physics-Screw Gauge

NEET Physics Screw Gauge MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 12

If a screw gauge has a pitch of 0.5 mm and 50 divisions on its circular scale, what is the least count of the screw gauge?

A

0.01 mm

B

0.02 mm

C

0.005 mm

D

0.1 mm

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The least count is calculated by dividing the pitch (0.5 mm) by the number of divisions on the circular scale (50). Thus, the least count is 0.5 mm / 50 = 0.01 mm.

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