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 $=0.01\, cm )$
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 $=0.01\, cm )$
- [JEE MAIN 2021]
- A
$8.36$
- B
$8.54$
- C
$8.58$
- D
$8.56$
Similar Questions
Area of the cross-section of a wire is measured using a screw gauge. The pitch of the main scale is $0.5 mm$. The circular scale has 100 divisions and for one full rotation of the circular scale, the main scale shifts by two divisions. The measured readings are listed below.
Measurement condition
Main scale reading
Circular scale reading
Two arms of gauge touching each other without wire
$0$ division
$4$ division
Attempt-$1$: With wire
$4$ division
$20$ division
Attempt-$2$: With wire
$4$ division
$16$ division
What are the diameter and cross-sectional area of the wire measured using the screw gauge?
Area of the cross-section of a wire is measured using a screw gauge. The pitch of the main scale is $0.5 mm$. The circular scale has 100 divisions and for one full rotation of the circular scale, the main scale shifts by two divisions. The measured readings are listed below.
| Measurement condition | Main scale reading | Circular scale reading |
| Two arms of gauge touching each other without wire | $0$ division | $4$ division |
| Attempt-$1$: With wire | $4$ division | $20$ division |
| Attempt-$2$: With wire | $4$ division | $16$ division |
What are the diameter and cross-sectional area of the wire measured using the screw gauge?
- [IIT 2022]
While measuring diameter of wire using screw gauge the following readings were noted. Main scale reading is $1 \mathrm{~mm}$ and circular scale reading is equal to $42$ divisions. Pitch of screw gauge is $1 \mathrm{~mm}$ and it has $100$ divisions on circular scale. The diameter of the wire is $\frac{x}{50} \mathrm{~mm}$. The value of $x$ is :
While measuring diameter of wire using screw gauge the following readings were noted. Main scale reading is $1 \mathrm{~mm}$ and circular scale reading is equal to $42$ divisions. Pitch of screw gauge is $1 \mathrm{~mm}$ and it has $100$ divisions on circular scale. The diameter of the wire is $\frac{x}{50} \mathrm{~mm}$. The value of $x$ is :
- [JEE MAIN 2024]
The one division of main scale of vernier callipers reads $1\,mm$ and $10$ divisions of Vernier scale is equal to the $9$ divisions on main scale. When the two jaws of the instrument touch each other the $zero$ of the Vernier lies to the right of $zero$ of the main scale and its fourth division coincides with a main scale division. When a spherical bob is tightly placed between the two jaws, the $zero$ of the Vernier scale lies in between $4.1\,cm$ and $4.2\,cm$ and $6^{\text {th }}$ Vernier division coincides with a main scale division. The diameter of the bob will be $.............10^{-2}\,cm$
The one division of main scale of vernier callipers reads $1\,mm$ and $10$ divisions of Vernier scale is equal to the $9$ divisions on main scale. When the two jaws of the instrument touch each other the $zero$ of the Vernier lies to the right of $zero$ of the main scale and its fourth division coincides with a main scale division. When a spherical bob is tightly placed between the two jaws, the $zero$ of the Vernier scale lies in between $4.1\,cm$ and $4.2\,cm$ and $6^{\text {th }}$ Vernier division coincides with a main scale division. The diameter of the bob will be $.............10^{-2}\,cm$
- [JEE MAIN 2022]
A vernier callipers used by student has $20$ divisions in $1\;cm$ on main scale. $10$ vernier divisions coincide with $9$ main scale divisions. When jaws are closed, zero of main scale is on left of zero of vernier scale and $6\ th$ division of vernier scale coincides with any of main scale divisions. He places a wooden cylinder in between the jaws and measures the length. The zero of vernier scale is on right of $3.20\;cm$ and $8\ th$ vernier division coincides with any main scale division. When he measures thickness of cylinder he finds that zero of vernier scale lies on right of $1.50\;cm$ mark of main scale and $6\ th$ division of vernier scale coincides with any main scale division. The correct values of measured length and diameter are respectively
Two full turns of the circular scale of a screw gauge cover a distance of $1\ mm$ on its main scale. The total number of divisions on the circular scale is $50$. Further, it is found that the screw gauge has a zero error of $- 0.03\ mm$. While measuring the diameter of a thin wire, a student notes the main scale reading of $3\ mm$ and the number of circular scale divisions in line with the main scale as $35$. The diameter of the wire is ....... $mm$
Two full turns of the circular scale of a screw gauge cover a distance of $1\ mm$ on its main scale. The total number of divisions on the circular scale is $50$. Further, it is found that the screw gauge has a zero error of $- 0.03\ mm$. While measuring the diameter of a thin wire, a student notes the main scale reading of $3\ mm$ and the number of circular scale divisions in line with the main scale as $35$. The diameter of the wire is ....... $mm$
- [AIEEE 2008]