PERFORMING MENSURATION AND CALCULATION Flashcards

(15 cards)

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The process or the result of determining the ratio of a physical quantity, such as a length, time, temperature, etc.

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MEASUREMENT

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2
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What is the science measurement called?

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METROLOGY

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3
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Where did the English word “measurement” originated from the Latin?

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MĒNSŪRA

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These are used to measure currents, voltages, resistances, wattages and other important elements in electrical works.

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MEASURING TOOLS

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5
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Pocket size tool used to test the line wire or circuit if there is current in it.

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TEST LIGHT

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Used to measure the diameter of wires / conductors in circular mils. It can measure small and big sizes of wires and cables.

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MICROMETER

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7
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Used in determining the size of wires / conductors. The _______ ranges from 0 to 60 awg.

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WIRE GAUGE

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8
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Is a measuring tool used to measure length, width, and thickness of short flat object and in sketching straight lines.

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RULER / FOOR RULE

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Is an instrument used to rule straight lines and calibrated instrument used for determining length called measure.

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RULER

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10
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A measuring tool used to measure the length of an object in centimeter and inches.

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PULL-PUSH RULER

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Is an instrument used to measure the amount of electrical current intensity in a circuit.

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AMMETER

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12
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What is the unit of measurement of Ammeter?

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AMPERE (A)

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13
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An instrument used to measure electrical pressure or voltage of a circuit.

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VOLTMETER

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14
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Also called tong-tester. Used to measure current flowing in a conductor.

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CLAMP AMMETER

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15
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Called as a Multi-tester, used to measure the voltage, resistance and current of a circuit.

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VOLT-OHMMETER

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