Draw a line down the center.
Make sure it swings freely below the angle marks.
A fishing weight works well.
A penny, taped to the string, can also be used.
The straw stiffens the inclinometer.
Inclinometer
Construction Continued:
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Cut a 5 cm X 15 cm card.
Draw a line down the center. |
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Fold card on line. |
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Tape and glue the handle to the main inclinometer card. |
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Secure the handle with tape. |
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Using a pin, push a hole through the upper left corner. |
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Push a string through the hole. Tape end of string to back of card. |
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Attach a weight to the end of the
string.
Make sure it swings freely below the angle marks. A fishing weight works well. A penny, taped to the string, can also be used. |
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Lay a straw along the structure as
indicated.
The straw stiffens the inclinometer. |
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Tape the straw securely to the back of the inclinometer. |