Question

Define the term “Leastcount” of an instrument. How do you calculate the least count of vernier callipers ?

Answer 1

Answer:

The Least count is the shortest length that a vernier caliper can measure.Vernier caliper least counts formula is calculated by dividing the smallest reading of the main scale with the total number of divisions of the vernier scale.LC of vernier caliper is the difference between one smallest reading of the main scale and one smallest reading of vernier scale which is 0.1 mm or 0.01 cm.

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Answer 2

Least count is smallest dimension which can be measured by an measuring instrument. Originally Answered: What is a least count vernier caliper? Divide 1 cm into that much number of divisions; the value obtained is the least countof the main scale in cm.