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प्रश्न
State the formula for determining least count for a vernier callipers.
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उत्तर
Least count (L.C.) = `"Pitch"/"No. of vernier scale division"`
For example: If the pitch is 0.1 cm and there are ten vernier scale divisions.
Then L.C. = `0.1/10` = 0.01 cm
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