A screw gauge gives the following readings 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 on the circular scale. The diameter of the wire from the above data is:
A screw gauge gives the following readings 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 on the circular scale. The diameter of the wire from the above data is:
Option 1 -
0.52 cm
Option 2 -
0.026 cm
Option 3 -
0.26 cm
Option 4 -
0.052 cm
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1 Answer
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Correct Option - 4
Detailed Solution:Least count = 1 mm / 100 = 0.01 mm
Diameter = main scale reading + circular scale reading
Diameter = 0 + 52 × 0.01 mm
= 0.52 mm = 0.052 cm
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