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10. Tools Used to Measure
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A. Length (m)– straight line distance between two points.
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for small measurements Not the most accurate Ways to measure length: 1. Ruler
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For long measurements Not the most accurate 2. Retractable Metal Tape
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used for small diameters and thickness of thin materials. Accurate tool 3. Micrometer and Vernier Caliper
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B. Volume – amount of space a substance occupies units are often expressed as cubic meters (m 3 ) or cubic centimeters (cm 3 = cc ) Volume of irregular shaped objects can be measured by water displacement 1. Solid (such as a brick) – would use V = l x w x h
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2. Liquid - measure capacity in a container. Most common units are ml and liters. An important conversion is: 1 mL = 1 cm 3 = 1 cc
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Ways to measure liquids: a)Graduated Cylinder accurate device
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b) Pipettes – accurate device
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c)Beaker and flask not as accurate
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C. Temperature – measure of the amount of molecular movement Important Temperatures to Memorize Centigrade (C°) Fahrenheit (F°) Results 0°32°Water freezes 37°98.6°Average Body Temp 21°70°Room Temp 100°212°Water boils
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