Consider the diameter of a spherical object being measured with the help of a Vernier callipers. Suppose its $10$ Vernier Scale Divisions $(V.S.D.)$ are equal to its $9$ Main Scale Divisions $(M.S.D.)$. The least division on the $M.S.$ is $0.1 \ cm$ and the zero of $V.S.$ is at $x=0.1 \ cm$ when the jaws of the Vernier callipers are closed. If the main scale reading for the diameter is $M=5 \ cm$ and the number of the coinciding vernier division is $8$,the measured diameter after zero error correction is: (in $cm$)

  • A
    $5.18$
  • B
    $5.08$
  • C
    $4.98$
  • D
    $5.00$

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$A$ screw gauge has a pitch of $1.5\; mm$ and there is no zero error. The linear scale has markings at $MSD = 1\; mm$ and there are $100$ equal divisions on the circular scale. When the diameter of a sphere is measured with this instrument,the $2\; mm$ mark is visible on the linear scale,but the $3\; mm$ mark is not visible. The $76^{th}$ division of the circular scale is in line with the linear scale. What is the diameter of the sphere in $mm$?

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Consider a Vernier callipers in which each $1 \ cm$ on the main scale is divided into $8$ equal divisions and a screw gauge with $100$ divisions on its circular scale. In the Vernier callipers,$5$ divisions of the Vernier scale coincide with $4$ divisions on the main scale and in the screw gauge,one complete rotation of the circular scale moves it by two divisions on the linear scale. Then:
$(A)$ If the pitch of the screw gauge is twice the least count of the Vernier callipers,the least count of the screw gauge is $0.01 \ mm$.
$(B)$ If the pitch of the screw gauge is twice the least count of the Vernier callipers,the least count of the screw gauge is $0.005 \ mm$.
$(C)$ If the least count of the linear scale of the screw gauge is twice the least count of the Vernier callipers,the least count of the screw gauge is $0.01 \ mm$.
$(D)$ If the least count of the linear scale of the screw gauge is twice the least count of the Vernier callipers,the least count of the screw gauge is $0.005 \ mm$.

In a screw gauge, the zero of the circular scale lies $3$ divisions above the horizontal pitch line when their metallic studs are brought in contact. Using this instrument, the thickness of a sheet is measured. If the pitch scale reading is $1 \ mm$ and the circular scale reading is $51$, then the correct thickness of the sheet is . . . . . . $mm$. [Assume least count is $0.01 \ mm$]

Assertion $A$: If in five complete rotations of the circular scale,the distance travelled on the main scale of the screw gauge is $5 \, mm$ and there are $50$ total divisions on the circular scale,then the least count is $0.001 \, cm$.
Reason $R$: $\text{Least Count} = \frac{\text{Pitch}}{\text{Total divisions on circular scale}}$
In the light of the above statements,choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

There are two Vernier calipers,both of which have $1 \ cm$ divided into $10$ equal divisions on the main scale. The Vernier scale of one of the calipers $(C_1)$ has $10$ equal divisions that correspond to $9$ main scale divisions. The Vernier scale of the other caliper $(C_2)$ has $10$ equal divisions that correspond to $11$ main scale divisions. The readings of the two calipers are shown in the figure. The measured values (in $cm$) by calipers $C_1$ and $C_2$,respectively,are

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