activity 3.1b
description
The United States is the only developed country that does not use the International System of Units. The U S Customary units are the accepted units of measure. However, due to the global nature of the economy, SI units are also common. In order to participate in the global market, we must be able to understand and communicate using various measurement systems.
In this activity you will practice taking linear measurements using a standard ruler marked in US Customary units and correctly recording the measurements to reflect the precision of the measurement.
In this activity you will practice taking linear measurements using a standard ruler marked in US Customary units and correctly recording the measurements to reflect the precision of the measurement.
conclusion
⦁ When you look at a drawing, how do you know if you are looking at U S Customary or SI measurements? Why is it important for an engineer to know this piece of information?
Usually, you can tell by the general size, and if it's labeled as well. If you don't know the difference you could give a wrong measurement and everything could end up a disaster.
Usually, you can tell by the general size, and if it's labeled as well. If you don't know the difference you could give a wrong measurement and everything could end up a disaster.