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In a vernier calliper, the zero of the vernier scale lies to the left of the zero of the main scale. The zero error is:
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A Positive
B Negative
C Zero
D Always zero
Explanation

When the vernier zero lies before the main scale zero, readings are less than true values, so the zero error is negative.

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