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What do you understand by the term least count of screw? - Physics

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What do you understand by the term least count of screw?

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Least distance of the screw is defined as the smallest distance moved by its tip when the screw turns through one division marked on it.

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Chapter 1: Measurements and Experimentation - Unit 4 Exercise 4

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