Activity 3.1a Linear Measurement with Metric Units Procedure Record the length of the rectangles shown in the following figure using SI units and the correct number of significant figures. Include the units in your answers. Distance Measurement Calculate each of the following lengths and record the 1. A answer using appropriate significant digits and the correct units. Show all calculations. 2. B What is the difference in the length of 3. C rectangles A and C? 4. D What is the difference in the length of rectangles B and E? 5. E Using a metric ruler, measure the missing lengths in the figure below and enter the dimensions in the boxes. Be sure to use the correct number of significant digits and include units. Measure and record the linear measurement of items in your classroom using appropriate metric units as directed by your instructor. Be sure to include the appropriate number of significant digits. Object Description of Measurement Measurement measurement units CD Diameter cm Lined paper Distance between lines mm In your engineering notebook, create a full scale isometric view of the object represented in the following sketch using the dimensions shown. Use a metric ruler to obtain the correct dimensions on your sketch. What type of pictorial is shown in number 10? How can you tell? Conclusion Explain the meaning of significant digits (or significant figures) in measurement.
Activity 3.1a Linear Measurement with Metric Units Procedure Record the length of the rectangles shown in the following figure using SI units and the correct number of significant figures. Include the units in your answers. Distance Measurement 1. A 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. E Calculate each of the following lengths and record the answer using appropriate significant digits and the correct units. Show all calculations. What is the difference in the length of rectangles A and C? What is the difference in the length of rectangles B and E? Using a metric ruler, measure the missing lengths in the figure below and enter the dimensions in the boxes. Be sure to use the correct number of significant digits and include units. Measure and record the linear measurement of items in your classroom using appropriate metric units as directed by your instructor. Be sure to include the appropriate number of significant digits. Object Description of measurement Measurement units Measurement CD Diameter cm Lined paper Distance between lines mm In your engineering notebook, create a full scale isometric view of the object represented in the following sketch using the dimensions shown. Use a metric ruler to obtain the correct dimensions on your sketch. What type of pictorial is shown in number 10? How can you tell? Conclusion Explain the meaning of significant digits (or significant figures) in measurement.