State the formula for calculating length if: The reading of the main scale is known and the number of vernier scale divisions coinciding with the main scale is known.

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State the formula for calculating length if:

The reading of the main scale is known and the number of vernier scale divisions coinciding with the main scale is known.

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Solution

If we know the number of vernier scale divisions (V.S.D.) coinciding with the main scale and a number of main scale divisions (M.S.D.) on the left-hand side of zero of vernier scale then Length recorded = Main scale reading + L.C. × V.S.D.

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Chapter 1: Measurements and Experimentation - Unit 3 Exercise 3

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