JEE Main & Advanced Sample Paper JEE Main Sample Paper-20

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    N divisions on the main scale of a vernier callipers coincide with \[N+1\] divisions on the vernier scale. If each division on the main scale is of a units, determine the least count of the instrument.

    A)  \[\frac{a}{N+1}\]                    

    B)  \[\frac{a}{N-1}\]

    C)  \[\frac{2a}{N-1}\]                                

    D)  \[\frac{2a}{N+1}\]

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     Least count of vernier callipers = value of one division of main scale - value of one division of vernier scale Now,  \[N\times a=(N+1)a'\] (a? = value of one division of vernier scale) \[a'=\frac{N}{N+1}a\] \[\therefore \]  Least count \[=a-a'=\frac{a}{N+1}\]


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