Q.

Choose the wrong statement for zero error and zero correction:

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a

If the zero of the Vernier scale does not coincide with the zero of the main scale then the instrument said to be having a zero error.

b

Zero correction has a magnitude equal to zero error but sign is opposite to that of the zero error.

c

Zero error is positive when the zero of vernier scale lies to the left of the zero of the main scale.

d

For positive zero error the correction is negative.

answer is C.

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Zero error is positive when the zero of vernier scale lies to the left of the zero of the main scale.

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