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Zero Error in Vernier Caliper

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Use the following information to answer the next question.

The given figure shows the main scale and vernier scale of a vernier caliper.

What are the pitch and least count of the vernier caliper?

A

0.01 cm and 0.1 cm

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0.1 cm and 0.1 cm

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C

0.1 cm and 0.01 cm

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D

0.01 cm and 0.01 cm

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Solution

The correct option is C
0.1 cm and 0.01 cm

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