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Errors and Measurements: Least Count MCQ

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Least CountEasyQuestion 30103

Question

The least count of a measuring instrument is:
  1. A
    The largest value it can measure
  2. B
    The smallest value it can measure directly
    Correct
  3. C
    Its zero error value
  4. D
    Half its range

Correct answer

The smallest value it can measure directly

Explanation

Least count (LC) is the smallest division that can be read directly without estimation.

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