Graduated Cylinders & Metric Ruler

Front

What instrument is used to measure length in the metric system?

Back

Metric ruler

Front

What is the volume of the liquid in a graduated cylinder that reads 37 mL?

Back

37 mL

Front

What is the base unit for measuring length in the metric system?

Back

Meter

Front

How many centimeters are in a meter?

Back

100 cm

Front

What is the volume of the water in a graduated cylinder that reads 6.6 mL?

Back

6.6 mL

Front

What is the purpose of a graduated cylinder?

Back

To measure the volume of liquids accurately.

Front

What is the smallest unit of length in the metric system commonly used?

Back

Millimeter (mm)

Front

How do you convert meters to centimeters?

Back

Multiply the number of meters by 100.

Front

What is the formula to calculate the volume of a liquid?

Back

Volume = Length x Width x Height (for regular shapes) or read directly from a graduated cylinder.

Front

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 exerted by gravity on that mass.