How Do You Calibrate a Meter Stick?

Thread starter ajhorst99
Start date May 11, 2020
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Calibration Meter

May 11, 2020

ajhorst99

Homework Statement: Calibration of a meter stick

Relevant Equations: Trying to find more info

I'm trying to find literature on different methods to calibrate a meter stick. Does anyone know any good sources I could use?

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May 11, 2020

berkeman

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Welcome to the PF.

What methods have you found so far?

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