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Measuring
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Length | use a ruler or meterstick; measure in meter (cm, mm, km) |
| mass | triple beam balance or electric balance; measure in grams |
| volume | graduated cylinder or ruler (liter, mL, or cm3) |
| Density | mass/volume (units are g/mL or g/cm3) |
| Temperature | thermometer (degrees Celcius) |
| mass (definition) | amount of matter in an object |
| volume (definition) | amount of space something takes up |
| Weight | spring scale; the measure of the force of gravity on an object; measured in Newtons |