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Measurement & Volume
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cubic centimeter | a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube that measures 1 centimeter on each edge. sometimes is labeled as cm3 or cc. 1 cc = 1 mL |
| graduated cylinder | a tall, narrow container that is used for measuring volume |
| meniscus | the curved surface of liquid in a container |
| milliliter | a unit of volume equal to one-thousandth of a liter the symbol for this is mL which is also the same as 1 cc |
| pipette | a small tube with a bulb designed to release liquid one drop at a time |
| volume | the amount of space an object occupies or takes up |
| water displacement | a method of measuring volume by measuring how much liquid is pushed away by an object |
| FV-IV | the formula to calculate the volume of an object using water displacement |