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Physical Science
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | State of being precise |
| Calibration | Each set of graduations on an instrument |
| Graduated Cylinder | Used to measure the volume of liquid |
| International System of Measurement | Modern metric system around the world |
| Liquid | Fluid substance like water |
| Mass | Matter in an object |
| Matter | Mass in an object |
| Meniscus | The curved upper surface of a liquid tube |
| Newton-a unit of measurement | Unit of force |
| Precision | Exact and accurate |
| Triple Beam Balance | A typical mechanical balance to measure balance |
| Unit | Measurement quantity |
| Volume | Anything that takes up space |
| Weight | Relative mass or quantity of matter |