Physics, asked by MrBrainlyy, 9 months ago

10th division on vernier scale coincidence with 9th division of the main scale 1cm is divided into 20 equal parts . calculate least count

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Answered by mahanteshgejji
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Answer:

least count is 0.05 mm

Explanation:

1 MSD = 1cm/20 = 10mm/20 =0.5 mm

10 VSD = 9 MSD  

1 VSD = 9/10 MSD

L.C = 1 MSD - 1 VSD

     = 1 MSD - 9/10 MSD

     = (1 - 9/10) MSD

      = 1/10 MSD

      = 0.5/10

      = 0.05 mm

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