How will you measure the least count of vernier caliper?
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Vernier caliper is used to measure internal and external diameter of small tube.
It is measures by dividing the least count of the main scale by the total number of divisions on the vernier scale. Least count of main scale -For example, if there are 10 divisions in one centimeter of the main scale its least count = 1/10 = 0.01 cm.No of division of vernier caliper-In most Vernier calipers, the vernier scale has 10 divisions.So least count is =0.01cm/10cm=0.001cm.
It is measures by dividing the least count of the main scale by the total number of divisions on the vernier scale. Least count of main scale -For example, if there are 10 divisions in one centimeter of the main scale its least count = 1/10 = 0.01 cm.No of division of vernier caliper-In most Vernier calipers, the vernier scale has 10 divisions.So least count is =0.01cm/10cm=0.001cm.
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