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In a vernier caliper, 1 main scale division equals \(1\,\text{mm}\) and \(9\) MSD are divided into \(10\) equal parts by the vernier scale. When nothing was present in the jaws, zero of the vernier scale lies to the right of zero of the main scale and the \(7^{th}\) division of vernier scale coincides with one of the main scale divisions. Find zero error in the vernier caliper.

Updated On: Apr 5, 2026
  • \(0.3\ \text{mm}\)
  • \(0.7\ \text{mm}\)
  • \(-0.3\ \text{mm}\)
  • \(-0.07\ \text{mm}\)
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The Correct Option is B

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