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What is the least count of vernier callipers?(a) $10^{-4} \mathrm{~m}$(b) $10^{-5} \mathrm{~m}$(c) $10^{-2} \mathrm{~m}$(d) $10^{-3} \mathrm{~m}$
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Step 1: The least count of a vernier caliper is defined as the difference between one main scale reading and the value of one vernier scale division. Show more…
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