Tools and Measurements

Tools and Measurements Match the Tool with what they Measure Graduated Cylinder Volume Balance Mass Meter Stick Length Measurements provide a reference to people so that they can communicate distance, volume, size, ect. True False Common measurement systems ARE NOT important in science, medicine, and manufacturing. True False Measuring Sort the information into the correct category Mass Measured in grams The amount of space an object takes up Measured with Digital Scales and Triple Beam Balances Volume Liquids and irregular objects are measured in Liters or Milliliters. Regular objects are measured in cm^3 The amount of matter in an object (Solids, liquids, gases) Measured with Graduated Cylinders Sort the information into the correct category Metric System Most countries use this system Volume is measured in Liters Length is measured in Meters Known as the International System of Units (SI) Mass is measured in grams Customary System Known as US Standard Units Volume is measured in ounces The United States uses this measurement system Length is measured in Feet Mass is measured in Pounds Use the image to answer the questions below. What is the metric ruler above measuring? Length Volume Mass What is the measurement of the blue line above the metric ruler? 2.7 cm 2.8 in 2.8 cm What is the measurement of the blue line in mm? 28 mm 27 mm 20 mm Determine the mass of the object being measured on the tool below. You must include the correct units to earn full credit. The mass showing on the digital scale is 50 g Determine the volume of the object below. You must include the correct units to earn full credit. The volume of the cube is 720cm3 Determine the volume of the liquid being measured on the graduated cylinder below. The graduated cylinder is measured in milliliters (mL). You must include the correct units to earn full credit. The volume of the liquid 37 mL