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Which ruler is more precise a 12 inch ruler scale of 16 marks or 30 centimeter ruler scale of 10 marks?
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What is meant by smallest division fo a linear scale?
That refers to the marks - for example, a ruler may be marked with centimeters and millimeters. The centimeter marks are somewhat longer (to distinguish them easily); the millimeter marks are usually the smallest division - the smallest unit that is marked on the scale.
How do you use a centimeter ruler?
In the same way that you would use any other ruler except that you use the centimetre scale.
What can you use as an ruler for cm?
measuring scale, tape, or ruler is used.
Types of measuring devices and their uses?
Metric ruler, Meterstick, Ruler,Thermometer, Weighing scale, Balance scale, Protactor.. :) JaneLizetteAguilar
What is the scale ration 1 centimeter represents 100 meters on the ground?
The scale would be 1:10,000
What is meant by smallest division fo a linear scale?
That refers to the marks - for example, a ruler may be marked with centimeters and millimeters. The centimeter marks are somewhat longer (to distinguish them easily); the millimeter marks are usually the smallest division - the smallest unit that is marked on the scale.
How do you use a centimeter ruler?
In the same way that you would use any other ruler except that you use the centimetre scale.
Is an outside caliper more precise than a ruler?
It depends how accurately you can read the scale. A ruler would only be accurate to 1 mm. If the caliper has a vernier scale it should be ten times better
How does the scale bar help you determine distance on the earths surface?
By laying a ruler along the scale bar, you can calculate how many miles or kilometers are represented per inch or centimeter.
Is millimeters shown on rulers?
Usually, yes. They are shown as marks but not numbered. They appear on the metric scale, but it is centimetres (= 10 mm) that are numbered. Up to 30 on a 1 ft ruler, to 15 on a 6" ruler.
Show me a centimeter scale?
Here is a centimeter scale. Scroll down to related links and look at "Inches and centimeters in comparison".
How do you draw a route to scale?
To draw a route to scale, you need to establish a scale that represents the actual distance on the map. For example, 1 inch on the map may represent 1 mile in real life. Then, measure the actual distance of the route you want to draw and use the scale to translate that distance onto your map accurately. You can use a ruler or distance measuring tools to ensure precision.
What mesures a centimeter or less?
A metre scale measures upto one millimetre.In order to measure lengths less than one millimeter a vernier callipers or screw gauge is used.
What is the part of the map that show the distance between the places?
The scale of the map. It is expressed as a ratio (e.g. 1:10,000) and usually gives the actual distance represented by a centimeter or an inch on the map (e.g. 1 inch = 50 miles). There may be a bar scale that can be used as a measurement reference, especially if no ruler is available to measure.
What is true if a digital scale reports a 10kg weight as weighing 8.975 kg?
The scale is precise but not accurate. (APEX)
What does 1 centimeter on the scale drawing represent in real life?
it depends of the scale of the drawing
What can you use as an ruler for cm?
measuring scale, tape, or ruler is used.
