What is the least count of a meter rule?

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2023-02-25

What is the least count of a meter rule?

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Maximilian Sosa

Maximilian Sosa

Beginner2023-02-26Added 6 answers

Determine the least Count.
Least Count:
The smallest value that a measurement tool can measure is its least count. This least count is also known as the mistake associated with the instrument's resolution.
Least count formula:
We apply the formula below to obtain the lowest count.
The least count =Division's magnitude divided by the number of divisions required to achieve that magnitude Meter Scale's lowest count
Considering the magnitude of 1cm in the case of a meter scale. The total number of divisions reached is10.
So, the formula for calculating the least count is as follows:
1cm10=0.1cmOR1mm
Hence, the least count on the meter scale is 0.1cm or 1mm.

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