Question

what is least count of an instrument ​

Answer 1

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Explanation:

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Least count is the smallest measurement that can be taken by a measuring instrument. ... The least count is related to the precision of an instrument; an instrument that can measure smaller changes in a value relative to another instrument, has a smaller "least count" value and so is more precise.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Least count is the minimum measurement that can be made by a measuring device.

Least count of a vernier callipers = minimum measurement on main scale / total number of divisions on vernier scale.

Least count of a screw gauge = minimum measurement on main scale / total number of divisions on

Smaller is the magnitude of least count of a measuring instrument, more precise the measuring.