Making Linear Measurements
Today we did a activity with calipers to see if you could get more precise measurements with them, or a ruler. We measure a broken down model car. Each piece was analysed and measured by hand.
A. Are your measurements identical to your teammate's measurements? If no, describe the differences.
No, Plastic is soft and depending on the amount of pressure applied the measurements will vary.
B. Why would our measurements differ from those of another student who measured the same object?
Human error will cause variation in measurements.
No, Plastic is soft and depending on the amount of pressure applied the measurements will vary.
B. Why would our measurements differ from those of another student who measured the same object?
Human error will cause variation in measurements.