Q67 / 90 · JEE Main 2021 (17 Mar Shift 1) · Physics

The vernier scale used for measurement has a positive zero error of 0.2 mm. If while taking a measurement it was noted that 0 on the vernier scale lies between 8.5 cm and 8.6 cm. Vernier coincidence is 6, then the correct value of measurement is cm.

(least count=0.01 cm)

  • A
    8.36 cm
  • Correct answer
    B
    8.54 cm
  • C
    8.58 cm
  • D
    8.56 cm

Solution

Positive zero error =0.2 mm

Main scale reading =8.5 cm

Vernier scale reading=6×0.01=0.06 cm

Final reading=8.5+0.06-0.02=8.54 cm

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

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