measurement Flashcards
1
Q
Measurement methods for distances
A
micrometer screw gauge and callipers for very short distances
ruler for short
tape measure for long
2
Q
measurement methods for volume
A
regular object - ruler and tape measure
irregular - measuring cylinders
3
Q
measurement methods for time
A
stop watches or stopclocks
4
Q
what are factors that could affect recording measurements
A
- human error
- human reaction time
5
Q
ways to find accurate measurements
A
take mutiple measurements and average it to obtain the most accurate measurement
