A detailed study of the principles of the vernier scale, and its application to precision measurment, using animation and direct photography. The care of vernier-scaled tools is emphasised; particular care must be taken of such tools if they are to maintain their accuracy.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
011478
Language
English
Subject categories
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Metal-work - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Machine-tools
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)