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The least count of a vernier calipers 'X' is 0.01 cm. If the number of divisions on the vernier scale of another vernier calipers 'y' is double of that in 'X' , then the least count of 'Y' is _______ mm.` (in both instruments 1 M.S.D. = 1mm)`

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