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A set point where all measurements can be taken from
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Why is it important to use a fixed common reference point for dimensioning of drawings and sketches?
It is important to use a fixed common reference point on your work peace or drawing to avoid cumulative error, i.e. if a hole is drilled using an incorrect measurement initially, then continuation to measure from the error instead of using a common reference point could result in a whole piece of work being scrapped. Also if somebody has to take over the work, they would need to understand were the dimensions were taken from to enable them to carry on with the work.
Why is the moment of a couple a free vector?
A couple is a mechanical term defined as a system of forces that produces a resultant moment but not a resultant force. The moment caused by a couple is different than the moment caused by a single force. The moment of a force is dependent upon a reference point (i.e. if this reference point changes the moment also changes), therefore it is a fixed (or bound) vector. However, the moment (or torque) of a couple is independent of a reference point. In other words any reference point will give the same torque. This fact is proven in Varignon's Second Moment Thereom. Since the moment (or torque) of a couple is independent of a reference point, it may be represented as a free vector. This means that the vector may be freely moved in space.
What is the function of the lever?
A lever can rotate around the fixed point that is called a pivot. Levers are used to reduce the force need to do a particular task.
What is compressor turndown?
Turndown: The allowable operating range for the centrifugal compressor between the design point and the surge line at any given speed for a fixed compressor head.
The simple machine that provides a mechanical advantage of one?
Single fixed pulley
What is the fix reference point in photos?
What is the fixed reference point in the photos?
How important the point reference?
Without a fixed Point of Reference, there is nothing to be relative to.
What is a fixed place on the earths surface?
reference point
Why do we always start at the origin point?
It is because many things are measured with reference to a fixed point: it space or time. This point is called a reference point or origin.
Fixed reference point?
A frame of reference in physics, may refer to a coordinate system or set of axes
Where is the fixed point in the universe?
There do not appear to be ANY "fixed points" in the Universe. Everything is in motion, and there is no "preferred" frame of reference.
What is a fixed place on earths surface from which direction and location can be described?
Reference point
What is scientific movement?
It is the process of a change in position relative to some fixed point of reference.
What must be true about an object that serves as a reference point?
motion
Can moving objects be a reference point?
No because enable to see if the object is moving it needs a reference point other than itself.
Why is the origin important when graphing points on the coordinate plane?
It is because all measurements are taken from that point: it is the fixed point of reference.
What is the bench mark?
It is a fixed reference point whose elevation above a given datum line
