The vernier-scale used for measurement has a positive zero error of 0.2 mm. If while taking a measurement it was noted that '0' on the vernier-scale lies between 8.5 cm and 8.6 cm, vernier coincidence is 6, then the correct value of measurement is …………… cm. (least count = 0.01 cm)

Option 1 - <p>8.36 cm</p>
Option 2 - <p>8.58 cm</p>
Option 3 - <p>8.54 cm<br>&lt;!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--&gt;<br>&lt;!--[endif]--&gt;</p>
Option 4 - <p>8.56 cm</p>
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Correct Option - 3
Detailed Solution:

Positive zero error = 0.02 cm

Reading = 8.5 + 6 * 0.01 = 8.56 cm

Actual reading = Reading - Positive zero error

Actual reading = 8.56 - 0.02 = 8.54 cm

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