Measurements Are Being Discussed

question 25

Multiple Choice

Measurements are being discussed. Technician A says a magnifying glass is sometimes helpful when reading a vernier scale. Technician B says 24.5 mm equals one inch. Which technician is correct?

• A)Technician A
• B)Technician B
• C)Both technicians
• D)Neither technician

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Definitions:

Technological Imperative

A concept urging that if we have the technological capability to do something, we should do it. Action in the form of the use of an available technology is always preferable to inaction.

Western Societies

Cultures and communities typically found in Western Europe and North America, characterized by democratic political systems, capitalist economies, and specific socio-cultural norms.

Bureaucratized

The process of managing an organization by adhering strictly to fixed rules and formalities.

Hospitalized

The state of being admitted to a hospital for treatment, observation, or care, often due to illness, injury, or surgery.