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The least count of a vernier callipers is 0.01 cm and its zero error is + 0.02 cm. While measuring the length of a rod, the main scale reading is 4.8 cm and sixth division on vernier scale is in line with a marking on the main scale. Calculate the length of the rod.

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To calculate the length of the rod using the given information, we will follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the given values - Least count of the Vernier calipers (LC) = 0.01 cm - Zero error (ZE) = +0.02 cm - Main scale reading (MSR) = 4.8 cm - Vernier scale reading (VSR) = 6 divisions of the Vernier scale ...
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