CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION (III)

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Least dense liquid?

Back

Oil

Front

Why do helium balloons float?

Back

It is less dense than the air.

Front

Mass of 25 cm³ liquid with density 5 g/cm³

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125 g

Front

Reading of vernier callipers?

Back

0.24 cm

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Reading of micrometer?

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7.88 mm

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Vernier calliper jaw closed: Zero error?

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- 0.04 cm

Front

Micrometer zero error when fully closed?

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- 0.02 mm

Front

Measuring instruments' ability to obtain a value closest to the actual value is called ____________.

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Accuracy

Front

Measuring instruments giving the same readings repeatedly is called ________.

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Consistency

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Measuring instruments' ability to detect small changes is called __________.

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Sensitivity