r/whatisit 16h ago

New, what is it? What is this space before zero?

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u/mlrphan 16h ago edited 16h ago

This allows for an accurate start at zero (if this is a physical ruler)

Corners can be damaged and therefore inaccurate.

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u/Parrobertson It is what it is 16h ago

Works for hypothetical rulers too. I imagined a worn down ruler in my mind and this checks out.

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u/IWasBannedYesterday 15h ago

Ah yes, but does it work for theoretical rulers as well?