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Which of the following is not an advantage of using a tape measure over using a ruler?
easier storage |
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measure with more accuracy |
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measure longer distances |
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measure in tighter spaces |
Rulers are used to both measure distance and to draw straight lines. Tape measures are flexible rulers useful for measuring longer distances and in tighter spaces. Rulers and tape measures provide similarly accurate measurements.
When cutting hard metals with a hacksaw you should choose a blade with __________ teeth per inch (TPI).
low |
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odd |
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high |
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even |
Blades with more and smaller teeth (high TPI) cut harder metals more effectively while blades with fewer and larger teeth (low TPI) cut softer metals more effectively.
You're creating a tube out of a sheet of metal. What type of fastener are you likely to use?
rivet |
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glue |
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punch |
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nail |
A nail is a short pin-shaped shaft of steel that's typically used to fasten pieces of wood together. It has a flat head on one end and a point on the other. A rivet consists of a cylindrical shaft with a head on one end and a tail on the other. When the rivet is installed, the tail is expanded and reshaped to form another head, creating a dumbell shape that will hold two surfaces together semi-permanently.
Measuring tools provide a convenient and easy way to compare object dimensions against:
a drawing |
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perfection |
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a standard |
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each other |
Measuring tools give easy access to the wide variety of standard dimensions that are used to categorize and classify objects.
Which type of screwdriver has a straight slot in the top?
hex |
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phillips |
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slotted |
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nut driver |
Screwdrivers come in many different handle, shaft, and tip configurations for use in a wide variety of applications. Screwdrivers are classified by their tip which is shaped to fit a corresponding screw head. Common tips are slotted (flat) and Phillips (x-shaped).