Question

Show that the least count of vernier caliper is S-V=S/n​

Answer 1

Answer:

While measuring the cap of a pen using a vernier caliper, it was found to be 5.40 cm. The 5th division on vernier scale was found to coincide with a division on the main scale. The least count of the vernier calipers is 0.01 cm and zero error is -0.05 cm.