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Measuring Tools
Measuring instruments includes a vast amount of tools and instruments used for measuring. This would include micrometers (various types for various applications), scaled rules, durometers, spectrometers, tape measures, dumpy levels, spirit levels, combination sets, gauge blocks, vernier calipers, dial indicators, inside and outside calipers, etc.
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What is a measuring instrument starting with g?
A graphometer is a surveying instrument. It is used to measure angles.
A theodolite is a Surveyor's measuring instrument that began to take its present form in the 17th century. In the work, 'The Surveyor in Foure Books' by Aaron Rathborne (London, 1616) an elaborate drawing of a theodolite can be seen on the front piece. These were used as early surveying tools, and were extremely acurate. Thomas Jefferson used such an instrument during his time as a surveyor. Later versions are also known as "Dumpy Theodolite", while 20th century versions use extremely fine optics, or lasers. The tool in it's present,modern versions is indespensible as a surveying/mapping tool. Wala lang...Kervin to of BSCE 3-1 PUPSMB
Theodolites- pronounced as it is spelled, are surveying instruments of high precision and accuracy. They are a more sophisticated form of what is usually called a transit. The Theodolite is always operated from a tripod and has Base (circular) and Cylindrical levels on the instrument to keep it level. The name is thought to derive from the Greek- approximately ( The Eye of God). Modern engineering, building and bridge construction, etc, even mining, could not function without the theodolite and the more modern derivatives using electronic devices and GPS. ( progress in full swing, as with Cameras and electronic measurement of parameters, as with modern non-digital Nikons.) By the way Nikon makes theodolites. One of the best historically and by no means an obsolete instrument was/is the Wilde-Zeiss theodolite which reached its present form around l938. a common sight on Gotham building sites. Their uses are many!
Why is a graduated cylinder more accurate than a flask?
A graduated cylinder has a constant diameter and a printed scale on its side that indicates volume inside the graduated cylinder for any given liquid level. A flask has none of these advantages.
How do you measure the Computer Screen?
A monitor's size is the distance (usually measured in inches) from corner to corner, diagonally across the screen.
This applies to widescreen and normal/full screen monitors.
However the manufacturer's specified size might be slightly more than the actual 'viewable size' for a couple of reasons:
1. They tend to round-up. So what they might call a 24 inch monitor might actually only be 23.5 inches.
2. A CRT monitor's size traditionally includes the casing around the screen, for reasons dating back to the invention of the technology decades ago. This doesn't apply to lcd flat panel monitors.
See the related link(s) for a more indepth guide and a tool for getting an approximate measurement of a monitor screen size.
By Measuring the monitor diagonally this will give you the screen size.
The specific models of the laptops usually have uniform sizes of the screens. So, if you know the model number, you can very easily look up its screen size.
What tools were used by eskimos?
Among other things, the Inuit ( which is what 'eskimos' call themselves) invented the Kayak, the Toboggan and the Ulu knife ( a special small skinning knife).
- Many great things about the Inuit can be seen in the British Columbia Museum of Anthropology in Vancouver. -Well worth a visit.
What would you use to measure around a basketball?
I would use a fabric tape measure.
I would use a fabric tape measure.
Why it is important that hand tools and measuring devices are wiped down and lubricated after use?
Taking care of your tools so they perform as intended and last a lifetime is important. A good tradesman will keep his/her tools clean and in excellant working condition. Good tools are expensive! Dirty, unkept tools are a reflection on the tradesman's quality of work and people do notice.
Where is 1.18 inches on a measuring tape?
Approximately 30 millimeters away from primary end of that tape.
Is a scoring tool used to measure a students ability to complete a specific task or assignment?
If scoring tool is versatile to measure many different aspects concerned then scoring tool is a measure of ability.
What is a digital micrometer used to measure?
The digital micrometer just like the analog micrometer is used to measure thicknesses, diameters, etc. The main difference is that it is easier for the user to read (as is true of most digital vs. analog things).
if each mark is 1/16 inch then 4 marks is 4/16 inch = 1/4 inch
What is the proper tool for checking straightness?
Depends on what you're checking. A piece of window glass works well for checking push rods for straightness. A machinists straight edge is good for checking heads and decks.
What do the lines on a inch ruler mean?
They denote different fractions of the inch. A good engineers ruler will have 64 ths, 32 nds 16 ths and 8 ths at least.
Why a micrometer provides more positive reading than vernier calipers?
Micrometer is having a ratchet to rotate which is pre-loaded to get standard thrust while measurement, whereas in the case of a vernier the accuracy of measurement depend on the pressure each individual applying while the measurement.
