measuring volume Flashcards
1
Q
diameter
A
passing through the center of a sphere
1
Q
cubic centimeter
A
a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube that measures 1 centimeter on each edge
-cm^3, cc
-one cubic centimeter is the same volume as 1 millimeter
2
Q
graduated cylinder
A
tall narrow container that is used for measuring volume
3
Q
meniscus
A
curved surface of liquid in a container caused by surface tension
4
Q
milliliter
A
one thousandth of a liter
5
Q
water displacement
A
how much liquid is pushed away by an object
