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Q: Why is a metre ruler better for measuring length?
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What is a tools for measuring length?

A ruler.


How do you find the length of a rectangular solid?

Use a ruler, measuring tape or other device for measuring length.


Why is a measuring tape more suitable instrument than a meter ruler for measuring head circumference?

Because it is difficult to wrap a metre ruler around someone's head.


What is a tool for measuring distance?

A ruler, or a metre stick, or a tapemeasure, or a mileometer (on a car) etc...


What measuring unit measures length or distance?

ruler


What is a tool measuring length?

Ruler. Micrometers. Caliper.


Different instrument or devices length by measuring the length?

ruler and tape measure


What tooldo you use to find length?

A measuring tape or a ruler


What can measure meter square?

Anything that measures length: a 30cm ruler, a metre ruler, a tape measure etc.


What are the common laboratory physics measuring instruments?

Length: ruler, metre stick, opisometre stick, trundle wheel, vernier callipers.Mass: balance.Time: clock, stopwatch.Volume: graduated cylinder.These are very common.


What lab equipment is used to measure length?

There are many instruments to measure lengths. But selection of measuring device depends on the maximum length it can measure. For example a small ruler used in schools can measure maximum 15 centimeters (or 6 inches). Here is a list of some measuring devices for measuring length: 1. Ruler (also known as scale) max 30cm 2. Meter Rod (that used by tailors or cloth sellers), max 100 cm 3. Measuring Tape (used by surveying engineers) For measuring very large distances travelled, In vehicles, speedometers also have distance measuring display. Ships use knots for measuring nautical miles.


How do you measure the length of a country in a map does the ruler have to be straight when finding the length?

Yes, the ruler does need to be straight when finding or measuring the length of a country on a map. If the distance curved, you can use a string and the ruler to measure the length.