A screw gauge gives the following readings 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 $100\, divisions$ on the circular scale. The diameter of the wire from the above data is ...... $cm$

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  • A

    $0.52$

  • B

    $0.026$

  • C

    $0.26$

  • D

    $0.052$

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[Figure shows position of reference $'O'$ when jaws of screw gauge are closed]

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