Micrometers are used to measure the dimensions of objects with high precision. They are commonly used in laboratories. Here you can learn how to use micrometers to measure the widths of different samples.
Measurement is the starting point of meaningful scientific understanding. Micrometers are common pieces of equipment used across science and engineering that allow object dimensions to be measured with a high degree of accuracy and precision. This can be vital for designing mechanical components or for experiments in which sample dimensions affect the outcomes, e.g. resistance or stress.
The following quick instructions are also in the downloadable file below:
You can also click ‘New’ for a fresh set of samples with different widths.
To read the micrometer scale (see full instructions for more details):
Download the file below to view the full instructions for the Micrometer experiment.
Download: Micrometer - instructions Oct 2020Callipers are used to measure the dimensions of objects with high precision and are often used in laboratories. Here you can learn how to use Vernier callipers to measure the widths of different samples.
Measurement is the starting point of meaningful scientific understanding. Callipers are common pieces of equipment used across science and engineering that allow object dimensions to be measured with a high degree of accuracy and precision. This can be vital for designing mechanical components or for experiments in which sample dimensions affect the outcomes, e.g. resistance or stress.
The following quick instructions are also in the downloadable file below:
To read the caliper scale (see full instructions for more details):
Download the file below to view the full instructions for the Callipers experiment.
Download: Callipers instructions Sep 2020Statistical analysis: