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Consider the following data for a vernier calliper:
10 main scale division = 1 cm.
10 vernier division matches with 9 Main scale division.

While measuring the zero error of the vernier we see that zero of vernier scale is to the right of the zero marking of the main scale with 6th vernier division coinciding with main scale divisions.

The actual reading for length measurement is 4.3 cm with 2nd vernier division coinciding with main scale graduation.

Estimate the length.

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4.32 cm

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4.38 cm

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C

4.26 cm

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4.36 cm

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Solution

The correct option is C

4.26 cm


10MSD=1 cm
1 MSD=0.1 cm=1 mm

Also, 10 VSD=9 MSD
1 VSD=0.9 MSD
1 VSD=0.9 mm

Least count of vernier Calliper is:
L.C.=1 MSD1 VSD
L.C.=1 mm0.9 mm
L.C.=0.1 mm

Also given while measuring the zero error, zero of vernier is to the right of the main scale. So, zero error is:
Z=+6 LC
Z=6×0.1 mm=0.6 mm

Actual reading,
MR=MSR+VSRZ
MR=43+(2×0.1)0.6 mm
MR=4.26 cm

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