Physics Units, Dimensions and Measurement JEE Main 2022 - ( Basic Mathematics ) MCQ (Single Correct)

The one division of main scale of vernier callipers reads 1 mm and 10 divisions of Vernier scale is equal to the 9 divisions on main scale. When the two jaws of the instrument touch each other the zero of the Vernier lies to the right of zero of the main scale and its fourth division coincides with a main scale division. When a spherical bob is tightly placed between the two jaws, the zero of the Vernier scale lies in between 4.1 cm and 4.2 cm and 6 th Vernier division coincides with a main scale division. The diameter of the bob will be_____10 -2 cm

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(412)

10 VSD = 9 MSD

1 VST = .9MSD

L.C. = .1 mm =.01 cm

+ve zero error = .4mm

= 0.04 cm

Negative zero error = 4.1cm + 6x.01

= 4.12 cm

= 412 x 10 -2 cm

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