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Term | Definition |
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accuracy | the ability of a measurement to match the actual value of the quanitity being measured |
calibration | determination wheather or not the characteristics of an assembly, component, or material are within specifications |
graduated cylinder | a measuring instrument for measuring fluid volume |
International System of Measurement | a complete metric system of units of measurement for scientists |
liquid | state with a definite volume but no fixed shape |
mass | a unified body of matter with no specific shape |
matter | that which occupies space and has mass a type of substance |
meniscus | the curved upper surface of a liquid standing in a tube |
newtons-a unit of mesurment | a unit of measurement of physical force |
presion | the ability of a measurement to be consistently reporduced |
tripple beam balnce | type of balance commonly used in a laboratory to determine mass. |
unit | any standard used for comparison in measurements. |
volume | the amount of liquid in a container |
weight | the measurement of the heaviness of an object. |