The vernier-scale used for measurement has a positive zero error of 0.2 mm. If while taking a measurement it was noted that '0' on the vernier-scale lies between 8.5 cm and 8.6 cm, vernier coincidence is 6, then the correct value of measurement is (least count cm):
- (A)8.36 cm
- (B)8.58 cm
- (C)8.54 cm✓ Correct
- (D)8.56 cm
Answer: (C)
Solution
The observed reading is the main scale reading plus the vernier coincidence multiplied by the least count:
A positive zero error is subtracted from the observed reading, and , so
The correct value of the measurement is cm.
A positive zero error is subtracted from the observed reading, and , so
The correct value of the measurement is cm.
JEE Main · 2021 · 17 Mar 2021 · Shift 1 · Single correct option