A screw gauge gives the following reading when used to measure the diameter of a wire.
Main scale reading : 0 mm
Circular scale reading : 52 divisions
Given that 1 mm on main scale corresponds to 100 divisions of the circular scale.
The diameter of wire from the above date is :
Main scale reading : 0 mm
Circular scale reading : 52 divisions
Given that 1 mm on main scale corresponds to 100 divisions of the circular scale.
The diameter of wire from the above date is :
- (A)0.052 cm✓ Correct
- (B)0.026 cm
- (C)0.005 cm
- (D)0.52 cm
Answer: (A)
Solution
The least count of the screw gauge is the pitch divided by the number of circular-scale divisions, . The main scale reads zero and the circular scale shows divisions, so the diameter is , which is .
JEE Main · 2011 · 10 Apr 2011 · Offline · Single correct option