Physics
Explain the meaning of the term ‘least count of an instrument’ by taking a suitable example.
Measurements
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The least count of an instrument is the smallest measurement that can be taken accurately with it.
Example — The least count of a stop watch is 0.5 second, if there are 10 divisions between 0 and 5s marks.
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