Vernier Calipers NEET Questions

Physics - Experimental Skills

Vernier Calipers MCQ Questions


1.
What is the least count of a standard vernier caliper?
A.
0.1 mm
B.
0.01 mm
C.
0.02 mm
D.
0.05 mm
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ANSWER :
C. 0.02 mm
2.
In a vernier caliper, how many divisions on the vernier scale coincide with main scale divisions?
A.
5
B.
10
C.
20
D.
15
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ANSWER :
B. 10
3.
Which of the following is the correct formula for the least count of a vernier caliper?
A.
(1 MSD - 1 VSD)
B.
1 MSD / Number of VSDs
C.
(1 VSD - 1 MSD)
D.
Number of VSDs / 1 MSD
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ANSWER :
B. 1 MSD / Number of VSDs
4.
If the main scale reading is 2.5 cm and the 7th vernier scale division coincides, with the least count of 0.01 cm, what is the final reading?
A.
2.57 cm
B.
2.07 cm
C.
2.50 cm
D.
2.70 cm
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ANSWER :
A. 2.57 cm
5.
What is the least count of a standard Vernier caliper?

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A.
0.1 mm
B.
0.01 mm
C.
0.02 mm
D.
1 mm
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ANSWER :
C. 0.02 mm
6.
The error caused by improper alignment of the eye while taking a reading in vernier calipers is called:
A.
Zero error
B.
Parallax error
C.
Least count error
D.
Instrumental error
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ANSWER :
B. Parallax error