Large Slide Rule

Reference: M182
Category: Mechanics
Purpose: A large slide rule.
Description: A large slide rule is on display on the wall of the electromagnetism section of the prep-room. It can be used to convert measurements into various units. The sliding part can be placed over the unit that you know, and the value in other units will be visible above and below. Two smaller slide rules also exist, one is curved and the other is straight.

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