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Old 07-13-2011, 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by ah-kay View Post
When you point to the engine block, it has to be clean and non-reflective, as the laser works by absorption and reflection by the object.
What, precisely, is the function of the laser portion of an infrared thermometer? Are you suggesting that the laser plays a role in temperature determination?
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