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Question
How will you measure the least count of vernier caliper?
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Solution
Least count of Vernier Caliper is the ratio of value of one smallest main scale division to total
number of Vernier scale division.
i.e., L.C. = 0.1mm = 0.01cm
(or) L.C. = 1MD – 1VSD = 1.0 mm – 0.9 mm
= 0. 1mm = 0.01 cm
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