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Measuring with Shadow

Measuring with Shadow

How can you measure the width between screw threads?

One way is with a machine is called an Optical Comparator. It was developed by James Hartness & Russell Porter, who worked for Jones & Lamson in the Windsor-Springfield area.

Download the Shadow lesson handout for some ideas about what you can do at home with a flashlight and paper to measure with shadow!

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