All Textbook Topics - Measurement - Accuracy introduction - To record accurate measurements you must take care to ensure that scales are lined up properly

To record accurate measurements you must take care to ensure that scales are lined up properly

Another factor to consider is that the equipment needs to be lined up properly.

The photo below shows a poorly lined up ruler, and a well lined up ruler:

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