The smallest unit on the sleeve of a micrometer screw gauge is 0.5mm. There are fifty divisions on the thimble of the screw gauge. What is the smallest length that can be measured with this instrument?

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The smallest unit on the sleeve of a micrometer screw gauge is 0.5mm. There are fifty divisions on the thimble of the screw gauge.
What is the smallest length that can be measured with this instrument?

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A 0.05cm
B 0.01cm
C 0.005cm
D 0.001cm
E 0.0001cm

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:

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