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The least count of the vernier calipers shown in the figure is

A

0.25 mm

B

0.025 mm

C

0.025 cm

D

250 `mum`

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The correct Answer is:
B
1 M.S.D. = 0.5 mm
Number of vernier scale divisions (N) = 20.
` therefore ` Least count = `(0.5mm)/(N) = 0.025mm`
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