GRADE 9 SCIENCE · CHAPTER 1
Engineering & design
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Engineering design
Check measurement evidence before a design decision
Recognize how calibration, repeatability and test conditions affect a prototype comparison.
AN EXAMPLE FROM THIS CHAPTER
A force sensor reads 0.4 N when no force is applied.
What is the best next step for this engineering comparison?
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Check and correct the zero offset before comparing forces.
A nonzero unloaded reading suggests an offset that could affect comparisons.
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