1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
NeX [460]
3 years ago
8

Why is it important to know the accuracy and precision of a measuring device? Do you think that the dial caliper manufacturer’s

claim that the ""accuracy"" of the instrument is ±.001 is appropriate? Why or why not? Do you think that either of the dial calipers needs to be adjusted to accurately display measurements? Explain.
Engineering
1 answer:
Leto [7]3 years ago
3 0

Answer:

Accuracy and precision allow us to know how much we can rely on a measuring device readings. ±.001 as a "accuracy" claim is vague because there is no unit next to the figure and the claim fits better to the definition of precision.

Explanation:

Accuracy and Precision: the golden couple.

Accuracy and precision are key elements to define if a measuring device is reliable or not for a specific task. Accuracy determines how close are the readings from the ideal/calculated values. On the other hand, precision refers to repeatability, that is to say how constant the readings of a device are when measuring the same element at different times. One of those two key concepts may not fulfill the criteria for measuring tool to be used on certain engineering projects where lack of accuracy (disntant values from real ones) or precision (not constant readings) may lead to malfunctons and severe delays on the project development.

±.001 what unit?

The manufacturer says that is an accuracy indicator, nevertheless there is now unit stated so this is not useful to see how accurate the device is. Additionally, That notation is more used to refer to device tolerances, that is to say the range of possible values the instrument may show when reading and element. It means it tells us more about the device precision during measurments than actual accuracy. I would recommend the following to the dial calipers manufacturers to better explain its measurement specifications:

  1. Use  ±.001 as  a reference for precision. It is important to add the respective unit for that figure.
  2. Condcut test to define the actual accuracy value an present it using one of the common used units for that:  Error percentage or ppm.

You might be interested in
A four-cylinder, four-stroke internal combustion engine has a bore of 3.7 in. and a stroke of 3.4 in. The clearance volume is 16
Bad White [126]

Answer:

the net work per cycle \mathbf{W_{net} = 0.777593696}  Btu per cycle

the power developed by the engine, W = 88.0144746 hp

Explanation:

the information given includes;

diameter of the four-cylinder bore = 3.7 in

length of the stroke = 3.4 in

The clearance volume = 16% = 0.16

The cylindrical volume V_2 = 0.16 V_1

the crankshaft N rotates at a speed of  2400 RPM.

At the beginning of the compression , temperature T_1 = 60 F = 519.67 R    

and;

Otto cycle with a pressure =  14.5 lbf/in² = (14.5 × 144 ) lb/ft²

= 2088 lb/ft²

The maximum temperature in the cycle is 5200 R

From the given information; the change in volume is:

V_1-V_2 = \dfrac{\pi}{4}D^2L

V_1-0.16V_1= \dfrac{\pi}{4}(3.7)^2(3.4)

V_1-0.16V_1= 36.55714291

0.84 V_1 =36.55714291

V_1 =\dfrac{36.55714291}{0.84 }

V_1 =43.52040823 \ in^3 \\ \\  V_1 = 43.52 \ in^3

V_1 = 0.02518 \ ft^3

the mass in air ( lb) can be determined by using the formula:

m = \dfrac{P_1V_1}{RT}

where;

R = 53.3533 ft.lbf/lb.R°

m = \dfrac{2088 \ lb/ft^2 \times 0.02518 \ ft^3}{53.3533 \ ft .lbf/lb.^0R  \times 519 .67 ^0 R}

m = 0.0018962 lb

From the tables  of ideal gas properties at Temperature 519.67 R

v_{r1} =158.58

u_1 = 88.62 Btu/lb

At state of volume 2; the relative volume can be determined as:

v_{r2} = v_{r1}  \times \dfrac{V_2}{V_1}

v_{r2} = 158.58 \times 0.16

v_{r2} = 25.3728

The specific energy u_2 at v_{r2} = 25.3728 is 184.7 Btu/lb

From the tables of ideal gas properties at maximum Temperature T = 5200 R

v_{r3} = 0.1828

u_3 = 1098 \ Btu/lb

To determine the relative volume at state 4; we have:

v_{r4} = v_{r3} \times \dfrac{V_1}{V_2}

v_{r4} =0.1828 \times \dfrac{1}{0.16}

v_{r4} =1.1425

The specific energy u_4 at v_{r4} =1.1425 is 591.84 Btu/lb

Now; the net work per cycle can now be calculated as by using the following formula:

W_{net} = Heat  \ supplied - Heat  \ rejected

W_{net} = m(u_3-u_2)-m(u_4 - u_1)

W_{net} = m(u_3-u_2- u_4 + u_1)

W_{net} = m(1098-184.7- 591.84 + 88.62)

W_{net} = 0.0018962 \times (1098-184.7- 591.84 + 88.62)

W_{net} = 0.0018962 \times (410.08)

\mathbf{W_{net} = 0.777593696}  Btu per cycle

the power developed by the engine, in horsepower. can be calculated as follows;

In the  four-cylinder, four-stroke internal combustion engine; the power developed by the engine can be calculated by using the expression:

W = 4 \times N'  \times W_{net

where ;

N' = \dfrac{2400}{2}

N' = 1200 cycles/min

N' = 1200 cycles/60 seconds

N' = 20 cycles/sec

W = 4 × 20 cycles/sec ×  0.777593696

W = 62.20749568 Btu/s

W = 88.0144746 hp

8 0
3 years ago
Use the concept that y = c, −[infinity] < x < [infinity], is a constant function if and only if y' = 0 to determine whethe
attashe74 [19]

Answer:

attached below

Explanation:

5 0
3 years ago
All of these are uses of microwaves except...
Talja [164]

Answer:D

Explanation:

5 0
3 years ago
It is easy to say that an organization should hire, reward, and dismiss employees based on their character as well as their know
Nata [24]

It is possible to generate a policy in which common points such as those mentioned above are agreed in order to hire or fire employees in their function of their psychological personality, that is, the character of knowledge and skills. Depending on the company, Test could be created in order to evaluate the psychological skills of the employees, as well as Test to periodically determine how their employees are kept up to date with regard to knowledge. The cumulative filter could be done every semester, for which each employee must exceed a minimum margin of score on these tests, otherwise his position could be at risk.

At the same time, incentives can be generated for the best scores that are rewarded not only with monetary values but also with rest days, coupons in restaurants or sports, which would cause the worker to strive to be constantly learning.

This policy agreement is outside the vision and mission of the company, and whose information must be given to the worker once he begins his work activities.

5 0
3 years ago
Which of the following explains the difference between conservation and preservation?
Natalija [7]

Answer:

b

Explanation:

8 0
3 years ago
Other questions:
  • Use the convolutional integral to find the response of an LTI system with impulse response ℎ(????) and input x(????). Sketch the
    8·1 answer
  • A soil had a liquid limit of 44, a plastic limit of 21, and a shrinkage limit of 14. In the summer, the in situ water content wa
    14·1 answer
  • Name two types of battery chargers that are used in mechanics
    14·1 answer
  • Tesla Is the best ELECTRIC car brand, Change my mind
    12·2 answers
  • An AX ceramic compound has the rock salt crystal structure. If the radii of the A and X ions are 0.137 and 0.241 nm, respectivel
    10·1 answer
  • Wet steam at 15 bar is throttled adiabatically in a steady-flow process to 2 bar. The resulting stream has a temperature of 130°
    7·1 answer
  • Heating of Oil by Air. A flow of 2200 lbm/h of hydrocarbon oil at 100°F enters a heat exchanger, where it is heated to 150°F by
    7·1 answer
  • Question: 10 of 15
    11·1 answer
  • Multiply. Write the answer in simplest form. 1 3/10×1/8
    12·1 answer
  • Which of the following sensors is used to provide suspension control module with feedback regarding vehicle cornering​ forces?
    8·1 answer
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!