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State the formula for determining least count for a vernier callipers. - Physics

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State the formula for determining least count for a vernier callipers.

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Least count (L.C.) = `"Pitch"/"No. of vernier scale division"`
For example: If the pitch is 0.1 cm and there are ten vernier scale divisions.
Then L.C. = `0.1/10` = 0.01 cm

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पाठ 1: Measurements and Experimentation - Unit 3 Exercise 3

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