Value of one division on Main scale s Number of divisions on Vernier scale = n

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B) Value of one division on Main scale s

Number of divisions on Vernier scale = n

n divisions of vernier = (n-1) divisions of main scale

Least count of vernier caliper

lc = one division of main scale (s) – one division of vernier scale

1) if s= 0.1 cm n =10, calculate least count

2) if s=0.1 cm, n=20, calculate least count

 

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