what are micrometer?

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what are micrometer?

2007-03-29 05:28:08 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering

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unit of measurement 10^-6 meters

2007-03-29 05:32:04 · answer #1 · answered by Mein Hoon Na 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

A micrometer is a widely used device in mechanical engineering for precisely measuring thickness of blocks, outer and inner diameters of shafts and depths of slots. Appearing frequently in metrology, the study of measurement, micrometers have several advantages over other types of measuring instruments like the Vernier caliper.

2007-03-29 05:32:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

Both a measure and a measurement device as already noted.

2007-03-29 05:45:15 · answer #3 · answered by Bomba 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋