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It means to figure out the length and width of a specific item. It can be millimeters, centimeters, inches, feet, yards... Etc... A ruler is used for measuring objects and if the object is circular, you can use a string and mark the measurement on the string to measure it on the ruler.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 11y agoAn object can be measured in many ways. Length (or width or depth) can be compared against a standard such as a ruler. Weight can be compared against another object of known weight. Hardness can be compared against an object of known hardness, etc.
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∙ 15y agoIf something is measured, it means a quantity is established by some means. This could be size, weight, temperature, speed, and so on.
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∙ 13y agowhy do do you need to measure different objects
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∙ 13y agoto measure something is to give it a measurement in length or weight
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Uses of meter stick?
used to measure an object
What measures the force of gravity between Earth and an object located on Earth?
a scaleA scale is used to measure the force of gravity on an object. A balance is used to measure mass.
Work is the measure of the used to move an object?
Work is the measure of force used to move an object.Force is the answer. Hope it helped.
What system is used by scientists to measure matter?
mass is the quantity of matter in an object the kilogram (kg) is used to measure mass
WHAT used to measure how much space an object takes up?
To measure large distances in space, since light is used.
Is a barometer used to measure the mass of an object?
No it is used to measure pressure
What is used to measure an object's weight?
To measure weight, a scale. To measure mass, a balance.
What is used to measure an irregular object?
string
Is balance used to measure the volume of an object?
No
Which object is used to measure angles?
A protractor
What are balances used for?
Balances are used to measure the mass of an object
What is a scale and when is it used?
A scale is used to measure a weight of an object
What is the name of the object used to measure things?
Usually the object would be scales.
What is a displacement sensor?
"Displacement sensors measure the distance an object moves and they can also be used to measure object height and width".
What do you use to measure the volume of a small object?
Millilitres and/or cubic centimetres are used to measure the volume of a small object. milileters
What laboratory tool is used to measure dimension of an object?
meter stick is used to measure dimensional objects
Unit used to measure weight of an object?
newton
