JEE Main 2026 Physics question

PhysicsUnits and MeasurementJEE Main 2026

In a Vernier calipers, when both jaws touch each other, zero of the Vernier scale is shifted to the right of zero of the main scale and 7th Vernier division coincides with a main scale reading. If the value of 1 main scale division is 1 mm and there are 10 Vernier scale divisions, then the Vernier caliper has

Answer: (C)

Solution

LC = 1mm/10 = 0.01 cm. Since the Vernier zero is shifted right

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