Q1 / 38 · NTA Abhyas (JEE Main) 2020 · Physics · Experimental Physics
The main scale of a vernier calliper reads in divisions. divisions of vernier scale coincide with divisions of the main scale. When the two jaws of the callipers touch each other, the fifth division of the vernier coincides with a main scale division and the zero of the vernier is to the right of zero of the main scale. When a cylinder is tightly placed between the two jaws, the zero of vernier scale lies slightly to the left of and the fourth vernier division coincides with a main scale division. The diameter of the cylinder is
- Correct answerA
- B
- C
- Dnone of these
Solution
Zero error = 0.5 mm = 0.05 cm
observed reading of cylinder = 3.2 cm + (4) (0.01 cm) = 3.24 cm
actual thickness of cylinder = (3.24) – (0.05) = 3.19 cm.
observed reading of cylinder = 3.2 cm + (4) (0.01 cm) = 3.24 cm
actual thickness of cylinder = (3.24) – (0.05) = 3.19 cm.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.