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Record 1 1985-01-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metrology and Units of Measure
CONT

If the machine is provided with a ratio platform for extending the indicating range of the numbered scale, the ratio between the value of the weights placed on the platform to balance a load and the load itself is 1/10, 1/100.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Unités de mesure et métrologie
CONT

Lorsque l'instrument est pourvu d'un plateau de rapport d'extension de l'étendue d'indication de l'échelle chiffrée, le rapport entre la valeur des poids déposés sur le plateau pour équilibrer une charge et cette charge est de 1/10, 1/100.

Spanish

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