Question

The standard weight (dhaks) and meter scales of the shops in the market are verified in every two years by the department of measurement of nepal why?

Answer 1

The standard weights and meters scale for every two years because they may raise some errors due to regular use

• The measuring device on regular and continous use may loose their standards and results in some error
• The national standards body National Bureau of Standards & Metrology (NBSM) verifies the standard weights and meter scales for every two years
• There are also some other factors which can contribute to bring error in the measurement of instruments

Answer 2

The standard weight (dhaks) and meter scales of the shops in the market are verified every two years by the department of measurement of Nepal why?

Answer:

Nowadays, it is possible to modify the weights and meter scales that cause inaccuracy. Nepal Bureau of weights and measure check the correctness of scales and weight used by the general public in the market every two years because the measuring device may lose its standard due to the regular use and other factors which may bring error in the measurement.