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Which tool provides the most precise measurement to a quarter of an inch?
Which tool provides the most precise measurement to a quarter of an inch?
- Yardstick
- Meter stick
- Thermometer
- Ruler (correct)
A centimeter ruler can accurately measure to the nearest quarter inch.
A centimeter ruler can accurately measure to the nearest quarter inch.
False (B)
What increment is necessary on a ruler to measure to the nearest quarter inch?
What increment is necessary on a ruler to measure to the nearest quarter inch?
1/4 inch markings
A measurement of two and one-quarter inches is written as 2 ______ inches.
A measurement of two and one-quarter inches is written as 2 ______ inches.
If a nail measures between 2 and 3 inches, which additional tool would help determine its length to the nearest quarter inch?
If a nail measures between 2 and 3 inches, which additional tool would help determine its length to the nearest quarter inch?
Match each tool with its most appropriate unit of measure for length.
Match each tool with its most appropriate unit of measure for length.
What does measuring to the 'nearest quarter inch' mean?
What does measuring to the 'nearest quarter inch' mean?
Estimating length is an acceptable method when precision to the quarter inch is required.
Estimating length is an acceptable method when precision to the quarter inch is required.
Name a situation where measuring to the nearest quarter inch would be important.
Name a situation where measuring to the nearest quarter inch would be important.
Which is better for the most precise units?
Which is better for the most precise units?
Flashcards
Ruler
Ruler
A tool used for measuring length, marked with units like inches or centimeters.
Estimate Length
Estimate Length
An estimation tool where length is guessed without using measurement tools.
Quarter Inch
Quarter Inch
The smallest division commonly found on a standard ruler, representing 1/4 of an inch.
Study Notes
- A ruler is the best tool for measuring length to a quarter of an inch.
- Rulers can be used to measure length to the nearest quarter inch.
- A nail is 2 1/4 inches long.
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