Least count of vernier callipers – Rankers Physics
Topic: Unit And Dimensions
Subtopic: Vernier Calliper

Least count of vernier callipers

The vernier scale of a callipers is divided into 20 divisions which coincide with 18 main scale divisions. Each main scale division is 0.2 mm. The least count of the instrument is
0.2 mm
0.02 mm
0.1 mm
0.01 mm

Solution:

Least count (LC) is given by \(text{LC} = 1text{ MSD} - 1text{ VSD}\). Since 20 VSD = 18 MSD, we have \(1text{ VSD} = 0.9text{ MSD}\). Thus, \(text{LC} = 0.1text{ MSD} = 0.1 times 0.2text{ mm} = 0.02text{ mm}\).

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