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No. The number designation refers to the hardness of the graphite core and not to the material the pencil is made of.
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Why are pencils number 2 pencils?
The number refers to the "hardness" of the pencil's lead.A little more in depth.The number two refers to the hardness of the graphite core and thus the darkness of the line produced. The #2 has become the standard for all those "colour the square tests" marked by computer scanner. The #2 was chosen because they are the cheapest.They are the cheapest because they are the most common pencils used in schools.And yes that is a circular cause and effect.
Do mechanical pencils work on standardized tests?
usually, no. in America #2 pencils are often required
What is the size of a number 2 pencil?
No 2 pencils come in a variety of sizes and styles (traditional and mechanical pencils). The "No 2" means it's a medium grade lead...there are harder leads that write lighter in color (usually used for drafting and engineering), and softer leads that write darker in color (usually used by artists)...
Are mechanical pencils HB 2?
That's my question!
How many pencils in 1 pound?
There are between 50 (10 gram) and 80 (6 gram) #2 pencils per US pound.
Who invented the number 2 pencils?
Thomas Jefferson
Can I use mechanical pencils for school, or do they have to be number 2's?
Yes, there is no rules written that you can't use mechanical pencils for school. However, it's better to get number 2 HB pencils because it's easier to erase.
Why are pencils number 2 pencils?
The number refers to the "hardness" of the pencil's lead.A little more in depth.The number two refers to the hardness of the graphite core and thus the darkness of the line produced. The #2 has become the standard for all those "colour the square tests" marked by computer scanner. The #2 was chosen because they are the cheapest.They are the cheapest because they are the most common pencils used in schools.And yes that is a circular cause and effect.
Is a number 2 pencils the same as a 2B pencils?
on normal pencils its HB which stands for hard black and the 'b' on other pencils stands for black and the higher the number is on the pencil the less amount of clay is in the pencil which means that pencil mark is a darker and softer
What does trees make?
it makes wood, paper, newspaper, number 2 pencils, oxygen, syrup (sugar maples), mulch (leaves), cinnamon, cork, resin, rosin (paint, varnish, and soap), cellulose, turpentine.
What are some advantages of colored pencils compared to other pencils?
1. They come in many different colors. 2. They are not all gray.
Are most pencils 2?
Not necessarily. A #2 pencil may also be designated as HB. Most of the ones that you see at the grocery store or big office supply store will be number 2 (lead hardness). But I know that #3 wood pencils do exist (#3 is a harder lead). They are probably less common now, than used to be, though. Maybe at an art store or drafting supply, you might find different hardness pencils.
What material is a pencil made of?
it has two parts the lead part which is lead and made up of the lead element, and the wood part which is a not-so-hard-kind of wood the#2 pencils are made up of that.
How much does pencil weigh in ounces?
#2 wooden pencils vary by the type of wood used, from 6 to 10 grams each (0.2 to 0.3 ounces). I just individually weighed 8 unused old-fashioned wooden pencils. All were unsharpened and had unused erasers. They were all about 7½" long. Some were round, some were hexagonal. I used a digital scale accurate to 0.01 ounces. The weights ranged from 0.17 ounces to 0.22 ounces. Total weight of all eight pencils was 1.56 ounces, giving an average of 0.195 oz. Since all pencils had been stored in the same container, we can assume all had the same moisture content, so the small differences are explained by variances in the density of the type of wood used.
How much does a pencil weigh in ounce or pound?
#2 wooden pencils vary by the type of wood used, from 6 to 10 grams each (0.2 to 0.3 ounces). I just individually weighed 8 unused old-fashioned wooden pencils. All were unsharpened and had unused erasers. They were all about 7½" long. Some were round, some were hexagonal. I used a digital scale accurate to 0.01 ounces. The weights ranged from 0.17 ounces to 0.22 ounces. Total weight of all eight pencils was 1.56 ounces, giving an average of 0.195 oz. Since all pencils had been stored in the same container, we can assume all had the same moisture content, so the small differences are explained by variances in the density of the type of wood used.
If the number 2 pencil is the most popular why is it still number 2?
Because it can't print fast enough to beat number 1. The #2 pencils are so labeled because their darkness and hardness approximates those of a US classification (previously French and British) of graphite pencil leads. They are hard enough to resist breakage and soft enough to make a clear mark. Generally the harder a pencil is, the sharper the point can be, and hard pencils usually make dim marks. You can buy #1 pencils (softer and darker) and #3 pencils (harder and not as dark), and even #2.5 which indicates you are getting a slightly harder, less distinct graphite. Colored pencils tend to be softer and drawing pencils tend to be harder. (see the related link for more)
How many pencils are made each year?
ABOUT 100,000,000 (one hundred million) pencils are made in the united states every year. would you like to find out how many pencils are made per second? use a calculator. divide the number by 365 and divide that number by 24, then divide that by 60, and then divide it by sixty again. that number will be the estimated number of pencils per minute. the answer could be a fraction, because I don't know I've never done it. Acually if you do that equation I believe it gives you the number of pencils made every second.
