If nth division of main scale coincide with (n+1)th division of vernier scale, find the least count of the vernier. Given one main scale devision is equal to 'a' unit.
(n+1)VSD=n MSD
1VSD =(n/n+1)MSD
Least count of vernier callipers
= 1MSD - 1 VSD
=[1-(n/n+1)]MSD
=1/n+1MSD
= a/n+1 unit
1VSD =(n/n+1)MSD
Least count of vernier callipers
= 1MSD - 1 VSD
=[1-(n/n+1)]MSD
=1/n+1MSD
= a/n+1 unit