Measurements Flashcards
What is length?
Distance between two point
What is volume?
The amount of space something takes up
What is volume measured in?
Measured in milliliters or liter; measured using a beaker or graduated cylinder
What does CC stand for?
Cubic Centimeter
What is mass?
The measure of the quantity of matter a substance contains
How do you find the volume of an irregular object?
Fill a graduated cylinder with water - enough so that when the object is placed in the graduated cylinder, the object will be fully submerged in the water; put the object in and subtract the new water level from the original
What is length measured in?
Measured in kilometers, meters and centimeters
What is the formula for volume?
Length x Width x Height
What is mass measured in?
Measured in kilograms, grams and milligrams
What does one CC equal to?
1mL