Activity 3.3 Making Linear Measurements
In activity 3.3, we learned about how to use a dial caliper to measure objects and about the different parts of a dial caliper. Through this we learned how to intensely measure objects and how to apply tools to complete this task.
Conclusion Questions
1. What additional tools may have helped to measure these parts? A ruler or a tape measure could have helped to measure these parts because although the might not have been as exact in it's measuring, it would've been easier to use.
2. Revisit number 1 above. Measure at least five of the dimensions of your part using a standard ruler and record the measurements in brackets next to each caliper measurement. Which measuring device (the caliper or the ruler) provides the best measurements? Why? I didn't get to measuring the parts using a standard ruler but I am a hundred percent sure that the caliper would provide the best measurements. I believe this because the caliper can measure down the one thousandth inch whereas the ruler can only measure down to the thirty-second of an inch.
2. Revisit number 1 above. Measure at least five of the dimensions of your part using a standard ruler and record the measurements in brackets next to each caliper measurement. Which measuring device (the caliper or the ruler) provides the best measurements? Why? I didn't get to measuring the parts using a standard ruler but I am a hundred percent sure that the caliper would provide the best measurements. I believe this because the caliper can measure down the one thousandth inch whereas the ruler can only measure down to the thirty-second of an inch.