7. Notice how to say some other arithmetical symbols:
22 two squared
23two cubed
24to to the power of four
square root
cube root
pi
Read aloud:;; 92;; 24;;∙ 34; 25 –;
Ask each other: "How much is..."
UNIT REVISION
1. Transform sentences from Active to Passive Voice:
Even if we don't do any mistakes, nearly all measurements are still inexact. We use the term 'error' for that inexactness, or we also call it "measurement uncertainty". Scientists do not settle the precise distinction between measurement error and mistakes, it varies by country. Calibration is the process where specialists apply metrology to measurement equipment and processes to ensure conformity with a known standard of measurement.
Metrology laboratories are places where specialists perform both metrology and calibration work. In calibration laboratories they generally do calibration work only. They often control temperature, humidity, vibration, electrical power supply, radiated energy and other characteristics. We can divide the technicians by major discipline areas: physical, dimensional, electrical, RF, microwave and so on.
2. In large calibration laboratories, there are three groups of metrology and calibration workers. Read about their work and rewrite sentences from Active to Passive Voice:
Investigation work is performed in addition to calibrations by metrology technicians. The proven principles are also applied to known situations, and unexpected or contradictory results are evaluated. The equipment needed for calibration is arranged by set-up people and its correct work is verified. The calibration procedures are executed and data are collected by operators. Set-ups are dismantled, the components are checked for damage and then the components are put into a stored state by tear-down people.
Now tell what don't set-up people, tear-down people and operators do.