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Chapter 21: Problem 2761

What is the least count of the vernier calipers? (A) Smallest division on the vernier scale. (B) difference of the smallest division on the main scale and the smallest division on the vernier scale. (C) sum of the smallest division on the main scale and the smallest division on the vernier scale. (D) smallest division on the main scale.

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The least count of vernier calipers is the difference between the smallest division on the main scale and the smallest division on the vernier scale. Therefore, the correct answer is (B).

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01

Understanding the scales of Vernier Calipers

Vernier calipers have two scales: the main scale and the vernier scale. The main scale is divided into millimeters while the vernier scale is fine-tuned to allow even more precise measurements.
02

Identifying the smallest division on both scales

The smallest division on the main scale is the smallest distance between two marks on the main scale, which usually represents 1mm. The smallest division on the vernier scale is the smallest distance between two marks on the vernier scale, and it is smaller than the smallest division on the main scale.
03

Determining the least count

The least count is the difference between the smallest division on the main scale and the smallest division on the vernier scale. This value represents the smallest length that can be accurately measured by the vernier calipers. So, the correct answer is: (B) Difference of the smallest division on the main scale and the smallest division on the vernier scale.

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Most popular questions from this chapter

In an usual vernier, 10 vernier scale divisions, coin side with 8 main scale divisions, then what is the least count of the vernier? (A) \(0.1 \mathrm{~mm}\) (B) \(0.2 \mathrm{~mm}\) (C) \(0.8 \mathrm{~mm}\) (D) \((1 / 8) \mathrm{mm}\)

When the jaws of a standard vernier are together, the \(6^{\text {th }}\) main scale division coincides with the \(7^{\text {th }}\) vernier scale division, then what is the zero error? (A) \(-0.7 \mathrm{~mm}\) (B) \(+0.3 \mathrm{~mm}\) (C) \(-0.3 \mathrm{~mm}\) (D) \(+0.7 \mathrm{~mm}\)

When the zero mark on the vernier scale lies towards the right side of the zero mark of the main scale, when the jaws are in contact, then what will be the zero error? (A) zero correction in positive (B) zero correction is negative (C) zero error in positive (D) zero error does not exist

In an unusual vernier, 9 vernier scale divisions coincide with 8 main scale division, then what is the least count of the vernier? (A) \((8 / 9) \mathrm{mm}\) (B) \((1 / 9) \mathrm{mm}\) (C) \((1 / 17) \mathrm{mm}\) (D) \((1 / 8) \mathrm{mm}\)

If observed reading is OR, corrected reading is CR, zero error in \(\mathrm{ZE}\) and zero correction in \(\mathrm{ZC}\), then what will be the possibility? (A) \(\mathrm{CR}=\mathrm{OR}+\mathrm{ZC}\) and \(\mathrm{ZE}=\mathrm{CR}-\mathrm{OR}\) (B) \(\mathrm{CR}=\mathrm{OR}+\mathrm{ZE}\) and \(\mathrm{ZC}=\mathrm{CR}-\mathrm{OR}\) (C) \(\mathrm{CR}=\mathrm{OR}-\mathrm{ZC}\) and \(\mathrm{ZE}=\mathrm{OR}-\mathrm{CR}\) (D) \(\mathrm{CR}=\mathrm{OR}-\mathrm{ZE}\) and \(\mathrm{ZC}=\mathrm{CR}-\mathrm{OR}\)
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