Name ______Date______
Metric Measurement
Directions: Using a meter stick or a metric ruler, measure the following objects and record your answers to the nearest tenth of a centimeter. Every measurement consists of a numerical quantity (number) and a unit (label) so remember to label all your measurements.
1. Length and width of this paper______X ______
2. Length or width of a single floor tile______
3. Height from the front edge of your desk to the floor______
4. Your Height (you must have your partner do this for you) ______
5. Width of the Room (from door entry to lab counter)______
6. & 7. Use a protractor to measure the following angles to the nearest degree.
6. 7.
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MASS – answer the following questions using a triple-beam balance or electronic balance
8. What metric unit does the balance weigh in? ______
9. What is the smallest unit the balance can accurately weigh in?______
10. What is the first thing to check on a balance before you weigh and object?
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11. Determine the mass of this piece of paper______
12. Determine the mass of the aluminum bar______
13. Determine the mass of the irregularly shaped object______
VOLUME
14. Calculate the volume of the aluminum bar:length ______
width ______
height ______
Volume = Length X Width X HeightV = ______
15. Determine the volume of the aluminum bar using an overflow can, graduated cylinder and water. DO NOT PLACE ANYTHING BUT WATER IN THE GRADUATED CYLINDAR. Think!!!
Volume of aluminum bar = ______mL
16. What conclusion can you make about the volume of 1 cm3 and 1 mL of water?
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17. Determine the volume of the irregularly shaped object.
______mL______cm3
18. Which method did you use to calculate the volume of the irregular shaped object? (By formula using calculationsor byusing an overflow can and water) Explain why you choose this method.
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