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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 Fiberglass measuring tape?
A measuring tape made of fiberglass. I have 3, very smooth and much better than steel tapes.
What would you use to measure the mass of a slice of cucumber before and after it as dried?
A triple beam balance
When do you use theodolite for surveying?
To measure Angles, Process of Measuring Horizontal and vertical Angles
What would you use to measure the circumference of a tree?
A flexible tape measure is best. A string will do also. Just wrap the string around the tree until it doubles up on its self, then measure the string.
A scale bar on a map or diagram provides a visual representation of the ratio between a unit of length on the map and the corresponding distance on the ground. To use a scale bar, simply measure the distance on the scale bar that represents the desired distance on the map, and then apply the scale ratio to determine the actual ground distance.
What does a micrometer caliper screw of pitch 0.5 mm mean?
It means that there is .5mm from a particular spot on one thread to the corresponding spot on the next thread
What is a backslash error in micrometer screw?
Backslash is a character on a keyboard. Backlash is the inherent slackness in the mechanical parts of a micrometer which allow an extremely small movement of the operating barrel without any corresponding movement of the measuring 'anvil' of the micrometer.
To take a neck measurement place the measuring tape?
Around your neck. If you need to know the smallest perimeter, then measure around the smallest part of your neck. If you need to know the largest perimeter, then measure around the largest part of your neck. If you need to know the average perimeter, then measure around the smallest part of your neck AND the largest part of your neck, add the numbers together, & then divide that result by 2.
What tool is used to mark lines on metal?
there are many tools to mark metals with. Common tools to mark metals with include chalk and soapstones
What tool is used to sharpen clipper blades?
Clipper blades are sharpened using sharpening hones. It is best to trust a professional to do it for you.
What are the advantages of micrometer?
A micrometer (device) measures distance more accurately with more precision than a vernier or a tape measure. It is much cheaper than using an electron microscope, which can measure, with calibration, a length in the order of 1E-9 meter. A micrometer (unit) is equal to 1E-6 meter.
What were the first three Egyptian measuring tools?
The egyptians were so advanced that they determined that the body had symetry and there were exact points of symetry in the anatomical form of the body. For instance, from the tips of the fingers on each hand with arms fully extended, to the tips of the fingers on the other Hans is the height of the person. The king's hand arm and foot and was measured and this was a form of measurement for years and years. Like, a horse would be so many hands high. They also used the sun's rays/shadows to measure the time of day like a sun dial.
