1.5 Measurements and Graphing

On the graph, which variable is the independent variable?

• temperature

• volume

On the graph, which variable is the dependent variable?

• temperature

• volume

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

the maximum volume on the graph is (a)  

Assume the volume of the container was 12 L. What temperature would you expect? Include units

(a)  

What volume is in the graduated cylinder? Include units abbreviations!

(a)  

Record the measurement on the meter stick to the nearest 0.1 cm. Include the unit abbreviations

(a)  

Convert: 4,000 mm = (a)   cm Just write the number. No units.

Convert: 0.0007 kg = (a)   g. no units. just type number

The tip of the tape measure is broken so every measurement is exactly 0.2cm short. This tape measure would be (select all that apply)

• accurate

• precise

• neither

A tape measure gives measurements that are slightly longer or shorter than the real distance. Averaging several measurements usually gives you the correct answer. (select all that apply)

• accurate

• precise

• neither