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Question
A screw gauge gives the following reading when used to measure the diameter of a wire. Main scale reading : 0 mm.
Circular scale reading : 52 divisions. Given that 1 mm on main scalecorresponds to 100 divisions of the circular scale. The diameter of wire from the
Circular scale reading : 52 divisions. Given that 1 mm on main scalecorresponds to 100 divisions of the circular scale. The diameter of wire from the
Options
A.0.052 cm
B.0.026 cm
C.0.005 cm
D.0.52 cm
Solution
Diameter of wire 
× 52 = 0.52 mm = 0.052 cm
× 52 = 0.52 mm = 0.052 cm Create a free account to view solution
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