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A plumb line hangs straight down due to the force of gravity acting on the weight at its end. Gravity pulls the weight directly toward the center of the Earth, creating a vertical line. The tension in the string or cord ensures that it is taut, allowing the weight to align perfectly with the gravitational pull. This results in the plumb line always pointing straight down, indicating true vertical alignment.
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What does the plum line look like?
The plumb line is a vertical straight line.
How is a plumb bob used to check the vertical of a building under construction?
A plumb bob is a weight on the end of a string. It usually has a pointed lower end. It is hung adjacent to or in line with building elements to check whether they are "plumb" or "true to the vertical". A weight on a string holds the string under tension in a straight line down to the ground because of gravity. A person can move so they can see whether the straight line of the string lines up against the built element, to tell whether it is vertical.
Who invented the plumb line?
It is not known who invented the plumb-line or plumb-bob; there is evidence that it has been in use since biblical times and archaeologists haveÊunearthed what they think are plumb gaugingÊtoolsÊin Ancient Egypt.
What does a straight line up and down mean in math?
Vertical
What is a plumb line?
A plumb line is a weighted string which when hung from a fixed point and allowed to become motionless, indicates perpendicular to level. Perfect for aligning vertically that first piece of wallpaper.
What can be said about the motion of a vehicle if a plumb line hanging from its roof drops down vertically?
If a plumb line hanging from the roof of a vehicle drops down vertically, it means the vehicle is moving in a straight line with constant velocity. The plumb line will hang vertically due to the absence of any acceleration or turning forces acting on the vehicle.
What did plumb-lines used to be made from?
Plumb-lines were traditionally made from materials such as lead, brass, or iron. These materials were chosen for their density and durability, allowing the plumb-line to hang straight and true for accurate measurements.
What is a plumb line hook in an engineer's transit?
A place to hang the line.
What does 'plumb LBW' mean?
LBW means 'leg before wicket', a fairly common way of getting out in cricket; 'plumb' means the ball is straight down the line of the wicket with no doubt as to whether it would travelled through the wicket, in reference to a plumb-bob being straight down a marked line when it is vertically square.
How do you spell plum as in vertically straight?
You're referring to the word 'plumb' - as in plumb line.
What does the plum line look like?
The plumb line is a vertical straight line.
What is An instrument used to construct straight lines.?
A straight edge or a rule are used to construct straight lines. Laser line setter, In some cases a plumb line
What is the instrument builders use to construct straight lines?
A spirit level or a plumb line.
What is a real life example of a straight angle?
it would be 180 A perfectly straight line would be an example - like the edge of a ruler. Or a plumb line.
Because of gravity the weighted string of a what will hang perfectly vertical?
ANY weighted string will hang vertical because of gravity. (Technically, I guess you'd have to specify that the center of gravity of the weight is on the extension of the line that's defined by the string.)
Which way will the fishing line hang when the fishing rod is tilted?
Barring currents, catching a fish or hooking on something it will hang perpendicular to the earth.
What does plumb?
In a vertical or perpendicular line. e.g. "The wall is plumb."This is the most common meaning and alludes to the method of establishing vertical by using a plumb bob - a weight suspended from a long line which hangs straight down - with the resulting line between the top of the line and the plumb bob being a reference for the edge of something that is supposed to be perfectly vertical. If it is further away from the line at the top or bottom of the line than it is at the other end, it is not quite "plumb".There are, of course, several more informal uses for the term:(Informal definition) Directly; squarely: e.g. "It fell plumb in the middle."(sometimes also spelled as "plum" with the informal definition...) Utterly; completely: e.g "I'm plumb worn out."informal chiefly US (intensifier): e.g. "That's just plumb stupid."
