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Equipment
Engineering notebook
Pencil
Ruler metric
PLTW Engineering Formula Sheet
Procedure
Record the length of the rectangles shown in the following figure using SI units and
the correct number of significant figures. Include the units in your answers.
Distance
Measurement
1.
4mm
2.
1.9cm
3.
3.8cm
4.
6.3cm
5.
7.3cm
Calculate each of the following lengths and record the answer using appropriate
significant digits and the correct units. Show all calculations.
6. What is the difference in the length of rectangles A and C?
3.4cm
7. What is the difference in the length of rectangles B and E?
5.4cm
8. Using a metric ruler, measure the missing lengths in the figure below and
enter the dimensions in the boxes. Be sure to use the correct number of
significant digits and include units.
12.5cm
7.5
cm
6.2
cm
R
1.9cm
R=8.16c
m
R=4.71c
m
Description of
measurement
Measuremen
t units
CD
Diameter
cm
Lined
paper
Distance between
lines
mm
Measuremen
t
Keyboard
width
cm
46
Monitor
width
cm
44
Brick on
wall
width
cm
40
Sticky
note
width
cm
7.6
10. In your engineering notebook, create a full scale isometric view of the
object represented in the following sketch using the dimensions shown.
Use a metric ruler to obtain the correct dimensions on your sketch.
11. What type of pictorial is shown in number 10? How can you tell?
Oblique, the face is whole
Conclusion
6 Explain the meaning of significant digits (or significant figures) in measurement.
A significant figure is an accurate number for a measurement
7 Why is the metric system used instead of the US customary system, and vice
versa, in various parts of the world?
It is based on the number 10 so it is easier to convert