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2006-12-20 08:23:35 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Don't listen to them... I have used pen, colored pencils (black, green, blue), and non No 2 pencils on the scantrons and they all were graded correct...
2006-12-20 08:26:29 · answer #1 · answered by sooners83 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do you mean? What do you want to know about #2 pencils?
Ah, I remember well the #2 pencils for my ACT Tests, the Iowa Test of Basic Skills and other color in the "balloon" multiple choice questions.
I think, the #2 stands for the lead content. If you have H on your pencil, that means the lead is hard. If you a B on your pencil, it means the lead is soft. B pencils also tend to be darker in lead color, while the H pencils are lighter.
So, the combination of HB make #2! A happy medium so to speak.!
So, bubble away with your beloved #2 pencil! ;)
2006-12-20 16:34:47 · answer #2 · answered by Lizzie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The other numbered pencils are darker or lighter and a #2 is the ideal hue for the standardized tests students take in school. it is read by machines best. Good question. I have thought about why a #2 all my school life! haha ;-)
2006-12-20 16:26:06 · answer #3 · answered by lucynlynsey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. 2 pencils are nontoxic and feature bonded lead
2006-12-20 16:26:11 · answer #4 · answered by tyty_loves_matty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Idk...but since they are so freakin' important and great, they should be changed to "#1" pencils. I'm all about mechanical pencils lol = ).
2006-12-20 16:25:26 · answer #5 · answered by Miss*Curious 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It all has to do with the softness of their lead/graphite. If you ever look at a professional set of drawning pencials it'll make more sense.
2006-12-20 16:26:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They write clear enough and are hard enough. #3 is too hard, good for drafting because they will keep sharp for a longer time. #1 is too soft, will write darker but the point will break easily.
2006-12-20 16:30:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think there is something in the lead that makes it darker and harder
2006-12-20 16:25:16 · answer #8 · answered by *chicka_chicka_boom_boom* 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's the law,just obey.
2006-12-20 16:25:32 · answer #9 · answered by festeringhump 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋