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Accuracy has more to do with the measurement lines on the ruler than the material. In terms of making measurements , however, a steel ruler has several advantages to a plastic ruler of the same accuracy. For starters, steel rulers are often thinner than plastic rulers, positioning the measurement lines closer to the paper. As well as this, many steel rulers feature a backing made of a gripping material such as cork, which keeps the ruler firmly planted while drawing lines and making measurements. Lastly, the measurement lines on steel rulers are frequently embedded into the metal, whereas plastic rulers tend to have the lines painted on. After a while, these marks can be worn away, reducing the accuracy and readability of a plastic ruler.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoa ruler or steel tape is more accurate becoz meter scale works less than ruler
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What are the benefits of a stainless steel travel cup over a plastic one?
Stainless steel travel cups with wall insulation are better at keeping drinks hot than plastic travel cups. They also break less easily and are easier to clean. Plastic cups are much more likely than steel to become stained and unsightly over time. Taste may be a benefit of a stainless steel travel cup over a plastic one, depending on personal preference.
Name one substance that is not attacked by corrosive acids?
Plastic is a substance that is not attacked by corrosive substances. A corrosive substance is more dangerous compared to an irritant substance.
What is the advantage of using a Buret?
the burette is more accurate than the pipette as it contains marks like a ruler so you are able to clearly identify the volume. However, with a pipette you can only measure the volume nearest to the ml.
Is a graduated cylinder similar to a measuring cylinder?
They are the same thing. Both are glass or plastic cylinders with lines to indicate how much liquid is in the cylinder. Like a more accurate measuring cup.
Why is iron more useful than steel?
Steel is more useful compared to Iron because it doesn't rust as easily and it is more durable than iron. Iron is more maleable than steel which makes steel more useful than iron.
How much does a ruler weigh in oz?
That will depend on the size of the ruler and what it is made out of. A plastic or wooden ruler will be very light, maybe an ounce. A steel ruler will weigh much more.
Which is more accurate ruler or a vernier caliper?
A caliper is more accurate.
Which is more accurate an ordinary plastic ruler or a vernier caliper?
The vernier caliper is more accurate that a plastic ruler. That's because the caliper is designed to be used and effectively read to measure small distances. And it does this better than a "regular" ruler because it has a vernier scale built into it. It's like an "amplified ruler" attached to the device that has increased accuracy. A link is provided to the Wikipedia article on the vernier caliper and to the one on the vernier scale. Check out the pictures and skim the details. You should be able to pick it up with a bit of thought.
What is the different between steel conduit over plastic conduit?
Steel conduit weighs more, provides more protection, and costs more than plastic conduit. Plastic conduit weighs less, is easier to work with, and costs less than steel conduit.
What is an angle ruler?
An angle ruler is a tool used to measuring angles like a protractor. An angle ruler is more accurate than a protractor.
What are the advantages of using plastic over steel wings on windmill is stell costlier or plastic?
Using plastic over steel wings on a windmill is a good idea because the steel will eventually rust. The steel is heavier and the motor on the windmill will have to work harder to turn steel, than plastic. The cost of the plastic is actually a little more than steel, though.
Why does a piece of steel heat up more than equal mass of plastic when both absorb the same energy?
Steel is more conductive than plastic is. The reason for this is that iron is more reactive than plastics are as they have valence electrons and plastic does not.
Why does a piece of steel heat up more than equal mass of plastic when both absorb same energy?
Steel is more conductive than plastic is. The reason for this is that iron is more reactive than plastics are as they have valence electrons and plastic does not.
Why does a piece of steel heat up more than an equal mass of plastic when both absorb the same energy?
Steel is more conductive than plastic is. The reason for this is that iron is more reactive than plastics are as they have valence electrons and plastic does not.
What weighs more a pencil or ruler?
Depends on the length AND material of both. The generic comparison between a 15cm wooden pencil, with a 30cm plastic ruler: most likely the ruler weighs more.
What metal would be more plastic or ductile a fine-grained steel or a course-grained steel?
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Which is more precise measurements a wooden ruler or plastic ruler?
Precision is the agreement among several trials in measurement therefor, a wooden ruler is more precise because you will be estimating the measured value over and over again
