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If 25venier scale divisions coincide with 20 main scale divisions. Find least count of venier calliper. ( One main scale division = 1mm )

A

0.02cm

B

0.02mm

C

0.01 cm

D

0.01mm

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`25 VSD = 20 MSD`
`1 VSD = (20)/( 25) ` MSD
Least count `=1 MSD = 1VSD`
`= 1MSD- ( 20)/(25) MSD`
`= ( 5)/(25) MSD = (1)/( 5) xx 1 mm =0.2 mm =0.02 cm`
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