Part I: Measurement of length (diameter, distance) Use the half meter stick or ruler to measure the dimensions of some objects in millimeters (mm). Register each measurement in the following table (include the units): Number of significant figures Object\'s dimension Measurement Diameter of your pen/pencil Length of your pen/pencil 190 7mm Width of your computer Length of your computer Height of your computer 3 2. Describe the scale of your meter stick/ruler. What is its resolution? Solution The question asks you to tell about the total length of the meter stick like how long it can measure, say 30cm. The resolution of the meter stick is the smallest length it can accurately measure, also known as the least count, say 1mm. .

1. Part I: Measurement of length (diameter, distance) Use the half meter stick or ruler to measure
the dimensions of some objects in millimeters (mm). Register each measurement in the following
table (include the units): Number of significant figures Object's dimension Measurement
Diameter of your pen/pencil Length of your pen/pencil 190 7mm Width of your computer
Length of your computer Height of your computer 3 2. Describe the scale of your meter
stick/ruler. What is its resolution?
Solution
The question asks you to tell about the total length of the meter stick like how long it can
measure, say 30cm. The resolution of the meter stick is the smallest length it can accurately
measure, also known as the least count, say 1mm.