if the rule is not in a straight or parallel line with the work piece the measurement will be…

if the rule is not in a straight or parallel line with the work piece the measurement will be _______________ than the actual piece being measure.\nshorter\nthe same as\nlonger\n deeper

if the rule is not in a straight or parallel line with the work piece the measurement will be _______________ than the actual piece being measure.\nshorter\nthe same as\nlonger\n deeper

Answer

Brief Explanations:

When measuring with a rule, if it's not in a straight - line or parallel to the workpiece, due to the non - optimal alignment, the measured length along the non - parallel/non - straight path will be longer than the actual straight - line length of the piece being measured.

Answer:

C. longer