Mõõtevahemik

Mõõtevahemik refers to the range of values that a measuring instrument can accurately detect or represent. It defines the lower and upper bounds within which a measurement is considered valid. For example, a thermometer with a mõõtevahemik of -10°C to 50°C can accurately measure temperatures within this specific range. Any temperature outside these limits would either be beyond the instrument's capability to measure or would result in an inaccurate reading.

The mõõtevahemik is a crucial specification for any measuring device, as it directly impacts its suitability for a particular application. Choosing an instrument with an appropriate mõõtevahemik ensures that the measurements taken will be relevant and reliable for the intended purpose. If the expected measurement falls outside the mõõtevahemik, a different instrument with a wider or more suitable range will be required.

Factors such as the precision and resolution of the instrument also relate to its mõõtevahemik. While the mõõtevahemik defines the overall span of measurable values, precision refers to the closeness of repeated measurements to each other, and resolution indicates the smallest change in the measured quantity that the instrument can detect. Understanding these distinctions is important for interpreting measurement data correctly.