Multiple choice

Least count is

  1. least measurement that a measuring instrument can measure

  2. maximum measurement that a measuring instrument can measure

  3. difference of maximum and minimum measurement that a measuring instrument can measure

  4. sum of maximum and minimum measurements that a measuring instrument can measure
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Explanation

The least count is defined as the smallest value that can be measured accurately by a measuring instrument. It represents the resolution of the device.

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