Physics · 2026
JEE Main · 23 January 2026, Shift 1 · Q34
In a screw gauge, the zero of the circular scale lies 3 divisions above the horizontal pitch line when their metallic studs are brought in contact.…
In a screw gauge, the zero of the circular scale lies $\displaystyle 3$ divisions above the horizontal pitch line when their metallic studs are brought in contact. Using this instrument thickness of a sheet is measured. If pitch scale reading is $\displaystyle 1$ mm and the circular scale reading is $\displaystyle 51$ then the correct thickness of the sheet is $\displaystyle \_\_\_\_$ mm.
[Assume least count is $\displaystyle 0.01$ mm ]
Official answer
From NTA’s final answer key for this paper.
(4)
$\displaystyle 1.54$
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