In a vernier caliper, 10 divisions on the vernier scale (VSD) coincide with 9 divisions on the main scale (MSD). If 1 MSD = 1 mm, then the least count of the vernier caliper is:

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  • A0.1 mm
  • B0.01 mm
  • C0.5 mm
  • D0.05 mm
Explanation

Least Count (LC) = 1 MSD - 1 VSD. Given 10 VSD = 9 MSD, so 1 VSD = 0.9 MSD. LC = 1 MSD - 0.9 MSD = 0.1 MSD. Since 1 MSD = 1 mm, LC = 0.1 mm.

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