metric measurement Flashcards
what is the definiton of length, width, or height
the distance between two points
What
instrument
is used to
measure length, width, or height?
ruler, meter
stick, tape
measure
What
are some of the units commonly used with length, width, or height?
millimeters (mm)
centimeters (cm)
meters (m)
What
is the definition of mass?
the amount of matter in an object
What
instrument is used to measure mass?
triple beam balance
How is the total amount of mass found using the triple beam balance?
by adding the mass of the three beams together
What
are some of the common units used with mass?
grams (g)
milligrams (mg)
kilograms (kg)
What
is the definition of volume?
the amount of 3-dimensional space an object occupies
What are some common
instruments used to measure volume of a liquid?
graduated cylinder
What
are the units used with volume of a liquid?
mililiters mL
What
instrument is used to measure volume of a solid?
ruler, meter stick, tape measure
length X width X height
What is the formula to calculate volume of a solid?
length X width X height
What
are the units used with volume of a solid?
cubic centimeters (cm3)
What
is the method to find the volume of an odd object?
water displacement method
What are the steps of the water displacement method?
Pour water into graduated cylinder
Measure the water
Put object into cylinder
Measure water again
New measurement minus old measurement equals volume of object
