Mass and Volume

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What is volume?

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Volume is the amount of space an object occupies, usually measured in liters (L) or milliliters (mL).

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What is mass?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, typically measured in grams (g) or kilograms (kg).

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What tool do you use to measure mass?

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A digital scale or a triple beam balance is used to measure mass.

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What tool do you use to measure volume?

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A graduated cylinder or a measuring cup is used to measure volume.

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What is the unit of measurement for volume?

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The unit of measurement for volume is liters (L) or milliliters (mL).

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What is the unit of measurement for mass?

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The unit of measurement for mass is grams (g) or kilograms (kg).

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How do you find the volume of an irregular object?

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You can find the volume of an irregular object by using the water displacement method.

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What is the water displacement method?

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The water displacement method involves submerging an object in water and measuring the rise in water level to determine the object's volume.

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.

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What happens to mass when an object is moved to a different location?

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The mass of an object remains the same regardless of its location.