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Published on: August 22, 2026
Using screw gauge of pitch 
and 50 divisions on its circular scale, the thickness of an object is measured. It should correctly be recorded as:
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Least count 
when we multiply by division no.'s
it must be even because L.C. is 0.002
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