Question

Suppose the value of one division of vernier scale is 0.5mm and the value of one main scale

Answer 1

Answer:

-0.01 mm

Explanation:

We are given that

The value of one division of vernier scale =0.5 mm

The value of one main scale division=0.49 mm

We have to find the value of least count of the instrument in mm.

We know that

Leas count of vernier caliper=1 main scale division-1 vernier scale division

Least count of vernier caliper=0.49-0.50=-0.01 mm

Hence, the least count of the instrument=-0.01 mm

Answer: -0.01 mm