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.
A tape measure is a length of narrow tape of fabric, metal or fibreglass that has length measurements printed on it. If it's a standard metal tape measure it's mounted in a small container with a spring to wind it in. They come in lengths from 3 to 35 feet. 16 feet is the most common although many framers and carpenters like to carry a 25 foot version. Longer tape measures can be made of fibreglass and go up to 300 ft. with 100 being common. These are hand wound on a larger reel and much used by landscapers or road workers.
What would you use to measure a persons waist?
You would use a fabric tape measure as used by tailors and dressmakers. Available in stores like Walmart.
What is the best tool to measure a desk?
It depends which property you are measuring. For linear dimensions a tape measure would be best
How you calculate the least count of English micrometer?
The least count of an English micrometer can be calculated by dividing the value of one full rotation of the thimble by the number of divisions on the thimble. Typically, one full rotation corresponds to 1 millimeter (mm) or 0.1 cm, and if the thimble has 100 divisions, the least count would be 1 mm / 100 = 0.01 mm or 10 micrometers. Thus, the least count indicates the smallest measurement that can be accurately read on the micrometer.
What instrument can be used to measure wire size?
A Vernier caliper, or a micrometer can measure diameter real well, and from that it's easy to calculate area.
What is the use of a measuring scoop?
It's used for measuring out small volumes of granular or powder materials such as cooking ingredients.
For what feeler gauge is used?
A feeler gauge is actually a set of very fine strips of steel used to measure small gaps such as plug gap of an auto plug, or gaps in bearing surfaces.
What are electric scales used for in science?
Scales are measuring equipment to determine the mass of something
In order to read a micrometer, you will use the numbers on the thimble and on the sleeve. The numbers on the sleeve are broken down into 4 parts. Think of them as dollars with whole numbers and quarters. The numbers on the thimble can be represented as pennies, or ones. If the sleeve is at 9 3/4 and the thimble is at 4, the reading would be .979.
What are parts of vernier caliper and their functions?
1. outside jaws
2.inside caliper jaws
3.vernier inches
4.vernier centimeters
5.fine locking screw
6.coarse locking screw
7.fine adjust thumbscrew
8.main scale inches
9.main scale centimeters
10.depth probe
What is the smallest division of a measuring tape?
If you are talking about a commercial measuring tape used for DIY projects or sewing then it would be millimeters or inches (some are calibrated down to 1/8th of an inch), depending on what unit of measurement you are using.
The smallest division on most tapes is 1/32 of an inch ( smaller than a millimetre)
The smallest division on most tapes is 1/32 of an inch
What is the instrument used for measuring frequency?
An oscilloscope is commonly used to measure frequency by displaying the waveform of the signal and showing the number of cycles per second. Other instruments like frequency counters or spectrum analyzers can also be used to measure frequency accurately.
What is a anemoneter used for?
To measure wind speed.
An anemometer measures the speed of wind, and is seen on almost every Air traffic Control Tower.
An anemometer measures the speed of wind, and is seen on almost every Air traffic Control Tower.