A Profilometer is used to measure:     How hard a part surface is.     How round a part is to itself.     The surface texture of a part.     What the length of a part is.

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Chapter2: Measurement, Materials, And Safety
Section2.4: Precision Measurement
Problem 21RQ: A(n) ________ displays a magnified image of a part on a screen for conducting measurement.
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  1. A Profilometer is used to measure:
       
    How hard a part surface is.
       
    How round a part is to itself.
       
    The surface texture of a part.
       
    What the length of a part is.
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