$N$ divisions on the main scale of a vernier calliper coincide with $(N + 1)$ divisions of the vernier scale. If each division of the main scale is $a$ units,then the least count of the instrument is:

  • A
    $a$
  • B
    $\frac{a}{N}$
  • C
    $\frac{N}{N + 1} \times a$
  • D
    $\frac{a}{N + 1}$

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