In an experiment, a set of readings are obtained as follows: 1.24 mm, 1.25 mm, 1.23 mm, 1.21 mm. The expected least count of the instrument used in recording these readings is mm.
- 0.01
- 0.05
- 0.001
- 0.1
Answer
(1) 0.01
Solution
Every reading is recorded up to the second decimal place in mm (1.24, 1.25, 1.23, 1.21).
The last recorded digit changes in steps of 0.01 mm, so the smallest value the instrument can measure is 0.01 mm.
Least count = 0.01 mm
Answer: (1)