In a Vernier calipers, when both jaws touch each other, the zero of the Vernier scale is shifted to the right of the zero of the main scale and the $7^{th}$ Vernier division coincides with a main scale division. If the value of $1$ main scale division is $1 \text{ mm}$ and there are $10$ Vernier scale divisions, then the Vernier caliper has

  • A
    $0.07 \text{ cm}$ negative zero error
  • B
    $0.7 \text{ cm}$ negative zero error
  • C
    $0.07 \text{ cm}$ positive zero error
  • D
    $0.7 \text{ cm}$ positive zero error

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