Question

36. A vernier scale has 10 divisions. It slides over the main scale, whose 1 M.S.D. is 1.0 mm. If the number of
divisions to the left side of the zero of the vernier scale on the main scale is 49 and the 8th vernier scale
division coincides with the main scale, calculate the length in centimetres.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

The least count will be = $\frac{1}{10}mm$=0.1mm

Reading = MSD+LC*VSD=49+8*0.1=49.8mm=4.98cm