PERFORMING MENSURATION AND CALCULATION Flashcards
(15 cards)
The process or the result of determining the ratio of a physical quantity, such as a length, time, temperature, etc.
MEASUREMENT
What is the science measurement called?
METROLOGY
Where did the English word “measurement” originated from the Latin?
MĒNSŪRA
These are used to measure currents, voltages, resistances, wattages and other important elements in electrical works.
MEASURING TOOLS
Pocket size tool used to test the line wire or circuit if there is current in it.
TEST LIGHT
Used to measure the diameter of wires / conductors in circular mils. It can measure small and big sizes of wires and cables.
MICROMETER
Used in determining the size of wires / conductors. The _______ ranges from 0 to 60 awg.
WIRE GAUGE
Is a measuring tool used to measure length, width, and thickness of short flat object and in sketching straight lines.
RULER / FOOR RULE
Is an instrument used to rule straight lines and calibrated instrument used for determining length called measure.
RULER
A measuring tool used to measure the length of an object in centimeter and inches.
PULL-PUSH RULER
Is an instrument used to measure the amount of electrical current intensity in a circuit.
AMMETER
What is the unit of measurement of Ammeter?
AMPERE (A)
An instrument used to measure electrical pressure or voltage of a circuit.
VOLTMETER
Also called tong-tester. Used to measure current flowing in a conductor.
CLAMP AMMETER
Called as a Multi-tester, used to measure the voltage, resistance and current of a circuit.
VOLT-OHMMETER