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EQUATION LINE SCALE [1 record]

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Record 1 1998-10-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Metrology and Units of Measure
DEF

The equation which determines the positions of the scale marks on the scale base relative to the origin in terms of the indications.

OBS

The scale is described according to its equation: linear scale, quadratic scale, etc...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Unités de mesure et métrologie
DEF

Équation qui détermine sur la base de l'échelle la position des repères par rapport à l'origine en fonction des indications.

OBS

L'échelle est dénommée selon son équation : échelle linéaire, échelle quadratique, etc...

OBS

équation d'une échelle à traits : recommandation internationale de la Troisième Conférence Internationale de Métrologie Légale, 1968.

Spanish

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