NEET Physics Vernier Caliper MCQ Question
A Vernier caliper has a main scale division (M.S.D.) of 1 mm and 10 divisions on the Vernier scale. What is the least count of this Vernier caliper?
0.1 mm
0.2 mm
1 mm
0.01 mm
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The least count is calculated as one main scale division minus one Vernier scale division. With 10 divisions on the Vernier scale, it is 1 mm / 10 = 0.1 mm.
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