One main scale division of a vernier caliper is equal to $m$ units. If $n^{\text{th}}$ division of the main scale coincides with $(n+1)^{\text{th}}$ division of the vernier scale,the least count of the vernier caliper is:

  • A
    $\frac{n}{(n+1)}$
  • B
    $\frac{m}{(n+1)}$
  • C
    $\frac{1}{(n+1)}$
  • D
    $\frac{m}{n(n+1)}$

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