Least Count
Asked by Aaradhya Gupta · 2 years ago
How do you calculate the least count of a vernier caliper?
1 Answer
The least count of a vernier caliper is calculated using the formula:
Least Count = 1 Main Scale Division - 1 Vernier Scale Division
For a standard vernier caliper:
1 Main Scale Division = 1 mm
1 Vernier Scale Division = 0.9 mm
Therefore, Least Count = 1 mm - 0.9 mm = 0.1 mm or 0.01 cm
Least Count = 1 Main Scale Division - 1 Vernier Scale Division
For a standard vernier caliper:
1 Main Scale Division = 1 mm
1 Vernier Scale Division = 0.9 mm
Therefore, Least Count = 1 mm - 0.9 mm = 0.1 mm or 0.01 cm
NEET Faculty · 2 years ago
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