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When a screw gauge of least count 0.01 mm is used to measure the diameter of a wire, the reading on the sleeve is found to be 1 mm and the reading on the thimble is found to be 27 divisions.What is the diameter of the wire in cm ?

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To find the diameter of the wire using the readings from the screw gauge, we will follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the Given Values - Least Count (LC) of the screw gauge = 0.01 mm - Main Scale Reading (MSR) = 1 mm - Circular Scale Reading (CSR) = 27 divisions ### Step 2: Convert the Least Count to Centimeters ...
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