Physics-Vernier Caliper

NEET Physics Vernier Caliper Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 12

Assertion (A): The least count of a Vernier Caliper is determined by the difference between one main scale division and one vernier scale division. | Reason (R): Increasing the number of divisions on the vernier scale decreases the least count of the Vernier Caliper.

A

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true, but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The least count of a Vernier Caliper is indeed determined by the difference between the main scale division and the vernier scale division. Increasing vernier scale divisions generally decreases the least count, enhancing precision, as per the NCERT context.

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