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Define the least count of a vernier calliper.

A

0.01 mm

B

0.01 cm

C

0.1 cm

D

0.001 mm

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The correct Answer is:
B
10 V.S.D. = 9 mm
1 V.S.D. = 0.9 mm
1 M.S.D. = 1 mm
Least count = 1 M.S.D. - 1 V.S.D.
= 1 mm - 0.9 mm = 0.1 mm = 0.01 cm
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