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Why is it better to use a divider than a ruler, while measuring the length of a line segment?
Why is it better to use a divider than a ruler, while measuring the length of a line segment?
Updated On: Dec 15, 2023
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It is better to use a divider than a ruler, because the thickness of the ruler may cause difficulties in reading off her length. However, divider gives up the accurate measurement.
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