2006-08-30 07:55:54 · 5 answers · asked by Kelli C 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
The stick isn't always cut to the true length or the printed measurements aren't lined up with the end of the stick. A lot of times they are close but not always.
2006-08-30 08:02:29 · answer #1 · answered by backhome101 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have bashed it against something and knocked a piece off the end. That makes measurements look longer since you aren't starting at the original end of the stick.
2006-08-30 14:59:17 · answer #2 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because the ends get worn off, and there always are slight variations in how the sticks are cut. Plus they can sometimes be a little hard to read.
2006-08-30 15:08:27 · answer #3 · answered by Lawn Jockey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because the ends get chipped; so from the end up to the first line may not be as far as between any two given lines in the middle
2006-08-30 15:03:48 · answer #4 · answered by smethansmee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
due to the large distance change from one place to the next.
2006-08-30 14:59:37 · answer #5 · answered by Joe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋