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This document describes the planimeter, an instrument used to measure irregular areas on maps. It explains that there are two main types of planimeters: the polar planimeter, which consists of articulated arms and a measuring wheel, and the digital planimeter, which uses a probing tip and provides numerical readings. It also details how each type of planimeter works, its parts, and the steps to use a digital planimeter to measure an area.
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