Volume

Reivew Meter Stick: What mark is the mm? cm?

How to Measure First, look at how your measuring tool is divided up. What is the smallest you can measure with it? Our ruler only gave us down to 0.1units Second, guess a bit past what your measuring tool can do. VERY IMPORTANT: You should always guess the last number.

How long is the paperclip? pencil?

Volume The space occupied by an object or substance mL or cm3

Determining the Volume Regular Solid (units cm3) V = l x w x h

Volume Lab

Determining the Volume Irregular Solid (units mL) Water displacement Fully submerge object in water Measure water level before and after object is added Subtract the difference Volume of Object = Water level After –Water level Before

Measuring Volume

Measuring Volume Reading the Meniscus at eye level Where is the meniscus?

Measuring Volume Measuring with a ruler, you add on a number It is the same with a graduated cylinder!!

Irregular Lab