1. Some measurements require measuring devices that are flexible, others do not. Use your tape measure or meter sticks to measure your: (a) Height 175 cm m (b) Arm Span.. 166 cm (c) Circumference of little finger.... 1.8 cm = m What is the smallest division on the meter stick? To how many decimal places (in cm) can you accurately read the meter stick? 2. Some measurements require a different type of measuring device. Measure the length and width of the table top in meters.

1. Some measurements require measuring devices that are flexible, others do not. Use your tape measure or meter sticks to measure your: (a) Height 175 cm m (b) Arm Span.. 166 cm (c) Circumference of little finger.... 1.8 cm = m What is the smallest division on the meter stick? To how many decimal places (in cm) can you accurately read the meter stick? 2. Some measurements require a different type of measuring device. Measure the length and width of the table top in meters.

College Physics

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305952300

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1CQ: Estimate the order of magnitude of the length, in meters, of each of the following; (a) a mouse, (b)...

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