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 - <p>0.52 cm<br><!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br><!--[endif]--></p>
Option 2 - <p>0.026 cm</p>
Option 3 - <p>0.26 cm<br><!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br><!--[endif]--></p>
Option 4 - <p>0.052 cm</p>
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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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