The difference between 1 M.S.D and 1 V.S.D in a Vernier caliper is:

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  1. 0.02 mm
  2. 1.00 mm
  3. 0.2 mm
  4. 0.03 mm

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Option 1 : 0.02 mm
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Explanation:

  • Vernier Caliper is a precision instrument that can be used to measure internal and external distances accurately.
  • This instrument based on 2 scales.
  • Main Scale (Fixed) 
  • Vernier Scale (Movable).
  • on main scale, 1 division = 1 mm ⇒ 49 main scale division = 50 vernier scale division
  • 1 vernier scale division = (49/50) main scale division = 0.98 main scale division = 0.98 mm
  • Least count (L.C) = 1 M.S.D - 1 V.S.D = 1 - 0.98 = 0.02 mm

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