Mass and Volume

Front

What is the curve at a liquid's surface called?

Back

meniscus

Front

True or False: On Earth, the weight of an object is equal to its mass.

Back

True

Front

The volume of an irregular solid is measured by ______________

Back

using the water displacement method

Front

The volume of a liquid is measured by using ________________

Back

a graduated cylinder

Front

Mass is _______________________

Back

the amount of matter in an object

Front

What is the formula to calculate the volume of a rectangular prism?

Back

length x width x height

Front

What unit is commonly used to measure mass?

Back

grams (g) or kilograms (kg)

Front

What unit is commonly used to measure volume?

Back

liters (L) or cubic centimeters (cm³)

Front

What is the relationship between mass and weight?

Back

Weight is the force of gravity acting on mass.

Front

What happens to the volume of water when an object is submerged in it?

Back

The water level rises due to displacement.