Measurment

Question 1

SI units

Answer 1

To make sure everybody in the world can understand each other we all use the same units called SI units (standard units)

Question 2

Meter stick

Answer 2

Is used to measure length (unit meter)

Question 3

Stopwatch

Answer 3

Used to measure time (unit second)

Question 4

Graduated cylinder

Answer 4

Used to measure the volume of liquid (unit meter cubed)

Question 5

Thermometer

Answer 5

Used to measure temperature (unit Kelvin (degree Celsius) )

Question 6

Newton meter

Answer 6

Used to measure force (unit newton)

Question 7

Ohmmeter

Answer 7

Used to measure resistance (unit ohm)

Question 8

Measuring length

Answer 8

A meter stick or ruler measures straight lines

Question 9

Opisometer

Answer 9

An Opisometer can be used to measure short curved lines for example a road or river on a map

Question 10

Trundle wheel

Answer 10

Used to measure long curved lengths for example around a flower bed

Question 11

Vernier Callipers

Answer 11

To find the diameter or width of a solid object for an example marble or a piece of piping

Question 12

Mass

Answer 12

Mass is the amount of matter in an object.It is measured in the lab using an electronic balance.Usually measured in Kg or g

Question 13

Measuring area

Answer 13

Area;how much space something covers length x width

Question 14

Irregular area

Answer 14

Use graph paper

Question 15

Measuring volume

Answer 15

Volume = length x width x height it is measured in m3 (or cm3,ml, liters)

Question 16

Irregular shaped objects

Answer 16

A stone or potato dose not have straightedges we can measure he volume by using a graduated cylinder or an overflow pan