Solution
Related Formula
The Least Count (LC) of a screw gauge tool is defined by:
L.C. = PitchTotal Number of Circular Divisions (N)Core Logic
The initial least count is given as:
L.C.initial = (P)/(N) = 0.01 mmNow, calculate the modified parameters from the text details :
- New Pitch: P' = P(1 + 0.75) = 1.75P
- New Divisions: N' = N(1 - 0.50) = 0.5N
Step 1: Calculating the New Least Count
Set up the updated least count expression ratio :
L.C.new = (P')/(N') = (1.75P)/(0.5N) = 3.5 × ((P)/(N))Substitute the initial least count value :
L.C.new = 3.5 × 0.01 mm = 0.035 mmConverting into the requested scientific prefix units (10⁻³ mm) :
L.C.new = 35 × 10⁻³ mmTherefore, the requested value is 35.
Pattern Recognition
Least count scales proportionally with pitch increases, and inversely with reductions in circular divisions.
Chapter Mix
Class 11 Physics: Units and Measurements