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Which option best tools is an example of a noncontact measurement tool?
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A laser scanner is a noncontact measurement tool that uses laser technology to measure the dimensions and shape of an object without physically touching it. This is useful for precise measurements where contact might damage the part or alter the measurement.
Jain, R.K. (1994). Engineering Metrology. Khanna Publishers.
ASQ. (n.d.). Measurement System Analysis. Retrieved from https://asq.org/quality-resources/measurement-system-analysis
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Aimee
3 months ago
True, but lasers are more common in exams.
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Jenelle
3 months ago
What about ultrasonic sensors? They work too!
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Marylyn
3 months ago
Agreed! Laser tools are great for noncontact.
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Olive
4 months ago
I think it's laser measurement. Very precise!
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Jillian
5 months ago
Interesting! I didn’t know lasers counted as noncontact.
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Lynsey
5 months ago
I thought ultrasonic sensors were the best example.
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Stefania
5 months ago
Wait, are you sure about that?
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Annmarie
6 months ago
Totally agree, they’re super accurate!
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Kati
6 months ago
Laser distance meters are noncontact tools.
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Amie
6 months ago
Wait, is the answer a "noncontact" measurement tool? I thought we were supposed to use our hands for that!
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Beula
6 months ago
The optical comparator, for sure. It's like a high-tech version of a magnifying glass.
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Jeanice
6 months ago
Hmm, I'm thinking the infrared thermometer. Gotta love that non-contact technology.
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Elouise
6 months ago
I'd go with the ultrasonic thickness gauge. Sounds like something out of a spy movie.
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Oretha
7 months ago
Definitely the laser micrometer. It's like a sci-fi gadget for measuring stuff.
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Portia
7 months ago
I definitely remember that noncontact measurement tools include things like infrared thermometers, but I’m not sure if that’s the answer here.
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Jaime
7 months ago
I’m a bit confused about this one. I feel like there are multiple options that could qualify, but I can't recall them all clearly.
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Cathrine
8 months ago
I remember practicing with a question about noncontact tools, and I think ultrasonic sensors were mentioned as examples.
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Novella
8 months ago
I think a laser distance meter could be a noncontact tool, but I'm not entirely sure if it fits the definition we studied.
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Na
8 months ago
Ugh, measurement tools are not my strong suit. But I'll give it my best shot. Gotta eliminate the contact ones and see which noncontact option is the best fit.
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Dorothy
8 months ago
No problem, I've got experience with different measurement tools. This is just asking me to recognize a noncontact one. I'll review the options and pick the one that fits that criteria.
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Carin
8 months ago
I'm a little unsure about this one. I know noncontact tools don't touch the object being measured, but I'm not sure which specific tool the question is referring to. Guess I'll have to eliminate the options that clearly involve contact.
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Georgiana
9 months ago
Okay, I've got this. Noncontact measurement tools are things like lasers, infrared sensors, or ultrasound. I just need to identify which of the options fits that description.
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Florencia
9 months ago
Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the different types of measurement tools and which ones don't involve physical contact.
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Georgiann
2 months ago
True! And ultrasonic sensors are also noncontact tools.
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Jose
3 months ago
What about infrared thermometers? They don’t touch anything!
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Meaghan
3 months ago
I think laser distance meters are a good example.