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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