Theory
Choosing a measuring instrument
You choose a measuring instrument based on the quantity you want to measure.
First think about what you are looking for: length, time, mass, force, voltage, or something else.
Then choose an instrument that can measure that quantity directly and fits the range.
- Match quantity to instrumentChoose an instrument that measures the requested quantity.
Which measuring instrument do you use to measure force?
- Match quantity to instrumentFor force, you usually use a spring balance.