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Least count of vernier calliper is :

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Maximum measurement on main scale / Total number of divisions on scale
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Minimum measurement on main scale / Total number of divisions on vernier scale
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Maximum count on scale / Minimum count on scale
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None of these
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The correct option is B Minimum measurement on main scale / Total number of divisions on vernier scale
Least count (Vernier Callipers) =Minimum measure on main scaleTotal number of divisions on verneir scale

Minimum measurement that can be made by a measuring device is known as least count.

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