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Grade 12th pass6 grade maths

Why is it better to use a divider than a ruler, while measuring the length of a line segment?

Profile image of Harshit Singh
5 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Pawan Prajapati
5 Years ago
Measuring the length of a line segment using a ruler, we may have the following errors: (i) Thickness of the ruler (ii) Angular viewing These errors can be eradicated by using the divider. So, it is better to use a divider than a ruler, while measuring the length of a line segment.