Q62 / 90 · JEE Main 2011 · Physics

A screw gauge gives the following reading when used to measure the diameter of a wire. Main scale reading : $0 \mathrm{~mm}$ Circular scale reading : 52 divisions Given that $1 \mathrm{~mm}$ on main scale corresponds to 100 divisions of the circular scale. The diameter of wire from the above date is :

  • Correct answer
    A
    $0.052 \mathrm{~cm}$
  • B
    $0.026 \mathrm{~cm}$
  • C
    $0.005 \mathrm{~cm}$
  • D
    $0.52 \mathrm{~cm}$

Solution

Diameter of wire $=\frac{1}{100} \times 52=0.52 \mathrm{~mm}=0.052 \mathrm{~cm}$

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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