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Measurement 6.1
Question | Answer |
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Why do we use the metric system? | So there will be no confusion when sharing data. |
The basic unit of length in the metric system is | meter |
A meter equals? | 39.4 inches or about the width of a door |
What is a ruler for? | To measure length |
the distance that light travles in a year is... | light year |
The amount of space an object takes up | Volume |
Equation for volume | length x width x height (depth) |
the basic unit of volume is? | liter (slightly larger than a quart) |
1 liter = _______ cubic centimeters | 1,000 |
the shape of a liquid at its surface is | a meniscus |
what is used to measure volume | a graduated cylinder |
How do you read the measuremthe of liquid in a graduated cylinder? | the lowest point |
What is the volume of 2 cm x 5 cm x 6 cm? | 60 cm 3 |