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Least count of a vernier calliper is 0.01cm. When the two jaws of the instrument touch each other the 5thdivision of the vernier scale coincides with a main scale division and the zero of the vernier scale lies to the left of the zero of the main scale. Furthermore while measuring the diameter of a sphere, the zero mark of the vernier scale lies between 2.4cm and 2.5cm and the 6thVernier division coincides with a main scale division. Calculate the diameter of the sphere.(1) 2.51cm (2) 5.12cm (3) 2.51mm (4) 5.12mm.

Answer: (1) Given parameters Least count = 0.01cm Main scale reading (MSR) = 2.4cm Vernier scale divisions (VSD) = 6. The instruments have a... View Article