Matter Activity 2: Measuring Volume
Recap SI (International System of Units) What does it mean? Why is it important?
Recap A gram The mass of a cubic centimetre of water at 4°C
Let’s Recap Regular shaped VS Irregular shaped objects. Their dimensions can be calculated using formulae once their dimensions are known!
Measuring Volume Unit of measurement = millilitres (ml) Read from bottom of the meniscus
Measuring Volume Eye must be level with the meniscus when reading Parallax Error!
Which Measuring Cylinder? Measure 6 ml Sensitivity of Instrument Which is more accurate? Check the scale interval!
Measuring Volume by Displacement Archimedes and his Theory of Displacement: Based on the video, demonstrate Archimedes’ theory using the Eureka Can provided – displacement method.
Extension How to find the volume of a floating object?