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Which measurements do you believe to be better those taken with the caliper or those taken with the ruler?
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∙ 10y ago
It depends what they are measuring. A caliper does better with cylinders and things like that. A ruler does better with a flat distance between two marks.
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Which is more accurate ruler or a vernier caliper?
A caliper is more accurate.
What is a tool measuring length?
Ruler. Micrometers. Caliper.
How do you find perimeter if measurements are not given?
use your ruler to measure the sides
Does the level of accuracy obtained from using a vernier caliper differ from other measuring tools?
It is less than a micrometer but greater than a non vernier caliper or ruler.
Where on a ruler is .8 inches?
It depends on the type of ruler you are using. Depends if you are using a just metric unit ruler or if you are using a yard/meter stick. The measurements should be written along the edge of the ruler.
What does a ruler measure?
A ruler is used to make linear measurements like length, width and height.
Is an outside caliper more precise than a ruler?
It depends how accurately you can read the scale. A ruler would only be accurate to 1 mm. If the caliper has a vernier scale it should be ten times better
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 are the tools of metalworking?
ruler filler caliper etc..
What is a tool measuring length?
Ruler. Micrometers. Caliper.
Is an odometer a tool to measure a baseball?
No. Odometer measure the traveled distance of a wheeled vehicle. A ruler or a vernier caliper would be better for measuring a baseball.
What are three tools used for measuring?
A caliper, a ruler and a tape.
How do you record measurements using ruler?
get a ruler,measure it and write it on a piece of paper.
Is there a piece of wood that has preprinted measurements on it?
ruler
How do you find out your bmx crank size?
You measure it. A ruler and a caliper are useful.
What are the measurements of a uterus?
just get a ruler and go to town.
