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The main scale is before the zero line of the vernier scale.

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The cursor for the main scale is the 0, or left-hand end, line on the vernier scale.

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vernierscale has only10 markings while the main scale don't stop at ten.

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Q: Where on the vernier caliper would you read to obtain the main scale reading?
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Where on the vernier scale would you read to obtain the vernier scale reading?

where on the vernier caliper would you read to obtain the vernier scale reading


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What is the unit of vernier scale reading of vernier caliper?

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How do you use vanier caliper?

First we keep the body in between the jaws of the caliper. Then we note the main scale reading and then vernier coincidence. Vernier coincidence is to be multiplied by the least count of the device. This is added with the main scale. That will be the required value of the dimensions of the object.


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What is the least count value of vernier caliper and screw?

LC FOR VERNIER CALIPER-0.1mm LC FOR MICROMETER -0.01 mm L.C- NO OF SMALLEST DIVISION ON MAIN SCALE ------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL NO OF DIVISION ON VERNIER SCALE


What are the main scale and vernier scale readings?

Vernier scale consists of main scale and vernier scale. The first line or the zeroth line coinciding with the main scale reading is the main scale reading. The vernier line except zeroth line coinciding with any line on main scale is the main scale reading.


What are all of the similarities between the Vernier caliper and screw gauge?

The least count of vernier caliper is 0.01mm while the least count of screw gauge is 0.001 mm. ... Difference between screw gauge and vernier caliper in tabular form. Micrometer Screw Gauge Vernier caliper It has a circular scale. It has a vernier scale. It rotates to measure the objects. It slides to measure the length.


What is a pitch of vernier caliper?

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What does the smallest division on the main scale of the vernier caliper correspond to?

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What is a conclusion about micrometer and vernier caliper?

In case for micrometer, principle of pitch is used. Least count could be even micro meter But in vernier caliper, difference of main scale division and vernier scale division is the principle Least count could be 0.02 mm