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The pitch and the number of circular sca...

The pitch and the number of circular scale divisions in a screw gauge with least count 0.02 mm are respectively

A

a)1 mm and 100

B

b)0.5 mm and 50

C

c)1 mm and 50

D

d)0.5 mm and 100

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The correct Answer is:
C

Lest count `= (1)/(50) =0.02` mm
So, 1 mm and 50 is a correct answer.
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