MAKING CERTAIN ACCURATE MEASUREMENTS: DEMYSTIFYING TEST WEIGHTS VS. CALIBRATION WEIGHTS AND DECIDING ON THE APPROPRIATE TOOL FOR THAT TASK

IntroductionDuring the realm of precision measurement, the phrases "test weights" and "calibration weights" will often be utilised interchangeably, resulting in confusion among end users. Nevertheless, these two different types of weights serve distinct applications and play different roles in making certain exact measurements. Let us delve into th