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What is the standard intrument for measuring length in the laboratory?
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∙ 12y ago
Depends on the context. You could use a ruler, a tape measure, vernier calipers, a trundle wheel, or a laser ranging device.
A ruler is an example of an instrument that is used to measure the length of smaller objects (usually around a foot or smaller).
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 16y agoA ruler (or a caliper for very high accuracy)
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What is the standard unit for measuring length and distance?
In feet.
What is the SI standard unit for measuring length?
Meter, you fool
Which tools measure length volume and mass and their units?
-- Length is measured by rulers; they are often wood. -- Volume is measured by measuring cups; they are usually glass. -- Mass is most often measured by a laboratory balance; they are metal.
When the British system of units was first developed what was the most common object used as a basis for measuring length?
the standard unit is meter, but centimeter, millimeter or kilometer are also useful.
What tool is used to measured length?
Some of the standard instruments used to measure length are a ruler, meter scale, measuring tape, vernier caliper, and screw gauge. To measure very long lengths like the length of a road we use measuring tape
What is the standard unit for measuring length and distance?
In feet.
Is a hand span a standard unit for measuring length?
yes
What is the SI standard unit for measuring length?
Meter, you fool
What should you do if the specimen or object that you are measuring the length of is much smaller than the standard for length?
If the specimen you are trying to measure is shorter than the standard, you can use a different unit. After the measurement is completed, you can convert to the standard unit.
What instrument would be most suitable for measuring length of a curved line?
Standard flexible tape measure
In measuring the length of the laboratory table which is proper and better to use the vernier caliper or the meter stickWhy?
A metre stick, because vernier calipers cannot be opened wide enough to accommodate the length of a table.
What is the standard unit of measuring for length?
The most common length is the meter (m), which is often used as the standard for calculations. As always, the centimeter (cm) is 1/100 of a meter, while a kilometer (km) is 1000 meters.
Which tools measure length volume and mass and their units?
-- Length is measured by rulers; they are often wood. -- Volume is measured by measuring cups; they are usually glass. -- Mass is most often measured by a laboratory balance; they are metal.
1 yd means what?
yd is the standard abbreviation for a yard, which is a length unit measuring 3 feet or 36 inches. ■
What is the distance of 2 m?
2.18723 yard ------------------------- A meter IS a measure of distance, the international standard unit for measuring length or distance.
What intrument to measure length of time?
its definitely not a clock...or a sundial...its a metronome!
Is SI a unit for work?
SI stands for International System and is just the standard of units which are to be used when measuring. For example, the standard unit for mass is Kg and for length is m.
