Science study #2

Question 1

Length

Answer 1

The measure of distance from one point to another

Question 2

Volume

Answer 2

The amount that can fit inside an object or container, or the amount of space an object takes up in water

Question 3

Mass

Answer 3

The amount of matter in an object

Question 4

Units for mass

Answer 4

g ( grams ) , kg ( kilograms )

Question 5

Units for length

Answer 5

mm cm m km

Question 6

Volume

Answer 6

ML, L

Question 7

Meniscus

Answer 7

The “dip” in water that we see in a graduated cylinder. TAKING THE READING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE CURVE MAKES THE READING MORE ACCURATE

Question 8

Rules for Triple beam balance

Answer 8

1. Riders are all set to zero.
2. The pan is clean and the balance is on a flat surface
3. The pointer is pointed perfectly at zero.

Question 9

How do you fix the pointer if it is not at zero?

Answer 9

1. Use the Zero Adjustment Knob
2. Turn it towards you if it is above the 0
3. Turn it away from you if it is below the 0

Question 10

What is the difference between mass and weight?

Answer 10

Mass is the amount of matter in an object and the weight is the force of gravity being pulled down on an object

Question 11

Conversions

Answer 11

Length: Mass: Volume:
10 mm = 1 cm 1000 g = 1 kg 1000 ml = 1 L
100 cm = 1 m
1000 mm = 1 m
1000 m = 1 km

Question 12

Comparisons

Answer 12

The space between our fingers when we hold a coin is similar to = 1 millimeter
The width of our fingernail from left to right is similar to= 1 centimeter
The mass of a paper clip is similar to = 1 gram
The volume of a smart water bottle is similar to= 1 Liter