Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
experiment with measuring tape
I would like to write down an experiment. Can you help me use the right words.
A How far can you roll out a retractable measuring tape before it breaks. You hold the plastic casing roll it out and see how far it can roll out before the tape snaps.
B I'm not trying to say break but when it's no longer horizontal and there is a break in it.
I'm talking about this kind
A How far can you roll out a retractable measuring tape before it breaks. You hold the plastic casing roll it out and see how far it can roll out before the tape snaps.
B I'm not trying to say break but when it's no longer horizontal and there is a break in it.
I'm talking about this kind
Top answer
I have one of these tape measures.. You can pull it out to practically any length to its maximum. I have a 25-foot tape, but they come in different lengths.
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I have one of these tape measures..
You can pull it out to practically any length to its maximum. I have a 25-foot tape, but they come in different lengths.
It always lies flat, and there is an internal catching mechanism that causes it to stay extended until you press a release button. Then a spring winds it back very quickly into the casing.
A How far can you roll out a retract
You can pull it out to practically any length to its maximum. I have a 25-foot tape, but they come in different lengths.
It always lies flat, and there is an internal catching mechanism that causes it to stay extended until you press a release button. Then a spring winds it back very quickly into the casing.
A How far can you roll out a retract
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