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It is not accurate. It is very much a "rough-and-ready" approximation.
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Which tool measures distance a thermometer pan balance stopwatch or meter stick?
measuring tape,ruler,measuring cup/spoon,lazer
What instrument measures meters?
A meter stick would be one. A metric tape measure would be another.A measuring tape.a rulerA meter stickyou can use a metric tape or a yardstick or a metre trundle wheel and finally a metre stickA tape measure, calibrated in meters.A meterstickusually a metric measuring tape.
How much longer is a meterstick than a yardstick?
A "meterstick" one meter in length is 39.37 inches, compared to a yard at 36 inches. So while the two can be comparable for rough estimates, a more precise value of 39 inches, or 3 1/4 ft (3.28 feet) is more accurate.
Do you use a meter stick to measure length?
Yes, a meter stick can be used to measure length.
How many decimeters are on a meter stick?
10001 meter = 1000 millimeters 1 millimeter = 0.001 meter
Why you use meter stick?
for measuring
What is a 10 letter word for a measuring stick?
meter stick
Meaning of meter stick?
A meter stick is a stick that is one meter long. It is marked off in centimeters and millimeters, and it is used for measuring things.
Meter stick uses?
Measuring length.
Why is a rule or steel tape more accurate in taking the measurements of any object than a meter stick?
Mainly because the meter stick is thicker and if your eye isn't exactly over the mark you are measuring there will be an error due to parallax. The thinner the measuring device the better result you achieve.
What did the boy measuring stick say to the girl measuring stick?
I want to meter
What did the boy measuring stick say when he saw the girl measuring stick?
nice to meter you, there's trouble a foot
What is about a meter long?
A stick measuring 99.8 cm
What is meters stick?
a meter stick is a device used to mesure with
How can you check your height without a measuring tape?
you can use a yard stick of a meter stick
Can you give example of how can you measuring distance?
with a meter stick or a ruler
What if you was measuring with meters what instrument would you use?
Meter stick
