Question

How is least count of vernier callipers calculated?

Answer 1

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Divide 1 cm into that much number of divisions; the value obtained is the least count of the main scale in cm. For example, if there are 10 divisions in one centimeter of the main scale its least count = 1/10 = 0.1 cm. Number of divisions on Vernier scale: In most Vernier calipers, the Vernier scale has 10 divisions.

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Answer 2

The formula of Vernier calliper least counts is determined by dividing the smallest reading of the main scale with the total number of vernier scale divisions. The LC of vernier calliper is the difference between one smallest main scale reading and one smallest vernier scale reading of 0.1 mm 0r 0.01 cm.