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10 divisions on the main scale of a Vernier calliper coincide with 11 divisions on the Vernier scale. If each division on the main scale is of 5 units, the least count of the instrument is :
PhysicsExperimental PhysicsJEE MainJEE Main 2024 (01 Feb Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 12
  • B 1011
  • C 5011
  • D 511
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 511

Given:

10 MSD=11 VSD

1 VSD=1011 MSD

LC=1MSD-1VSD

=1 MSD-1011 MSD

=1 MSD11

=511 units

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