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Question 20

In an experiment with vernier callipers of least count 0.1 mm, when two jaws are joined together the zero of vernier scale lies right to the zero of the main scale and 6$$^{th}$$ division of vernier scale coincides with the main scale division. While measuring the diameter of a spherical bob, the zero of vernier scale lies in between 3.2 cm and 3.3 cm marks and 4$$^{th}$$ division of vernier scale coincides with the main scale division. The diameter of bob is measured as

Zero error: +0.06 cm (positive, since zero of vernier is to the right of main scale zero, with 6th division coinciding).

Observed reading: MSR = 3.2 cm, VSR = 4 × 0.01 = 0.04 cm. Total observed = 3.24 cm.

Corrected reading = 3.24 - 0.06 = 3.18 cm.

The correct answer is Option 2: 3.18 cm.

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