2007-02-01 04:12:10 · 4 answers · asked by KC O 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
One way is to use a micrometer to measure thickness.
2007-02-01 04:16:07 · answer #1 · answered by Don 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming that you have no micrometer, but a regular ruler, let's say you are finding the thickness of a sheet of paper. First you find the area of one side. A sheet of paper is actually a "cubic" shaper since it has a length, width and height (i.e., the thickness). Now, you need to find out the volume in one of several ways. One would be by volume displacement - not using water because it soaks up water, so you'd have to use a container filled with gas and measure the volume of gas it displaces. Then, using the volume formula (l * w * h) and solving for h, youd find the thickness. Of coruse, this requires being able to know the area.
2007-02-01 12:21:59 · answer #2 · answered by Rob K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take measurements..use a formula from a math book. Depending on what type of object, apply the formula
2007-02-01 12:20:01 · answer #3 · answered by roya67 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Measure it
2007-02-01 12:16:35 · answer #4 · answered by Gene 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋