Measurement Tools
Which of these tools would you use to measure the width of a book?
- a metric ruler
- a graduated cylinder
- a triple beam balance
Metric ruler
What is the correct scientific unit to measure temperature?
Degrees Celsius
The measurement of average heat is also known as ...
temperature
What are the 3 ways heat gets transfered?
Radiation
Conduction
Convection
Which of these tools would you use to measure the volume of a glass of milk?
- a metric ruler
- a graduated cylinder
- a triple beam balance
Graduated cylinder
What is the correct scientific unit to measure the volume of a glass of milk?
ml=cm3
The total energy of all molecular motions inside an object is also known as...
heat energy
A material that lets the heat travel slowly through it is called a/an ...
insulator
Which of these tools would you use to measure the mass of a paper clip?
- a metric ruler
- a graduated cylinder
- a triple beam balance
Triple Beam Balance
What is the correct scientific unit to measure the mass of a paper clip?
grams
What happens to the molecules of a substance as the temperature decreases?
slows down
A material that let the heat travel fast through it is also known as a/an...
conductor
Which tool would you use to measure the volume of a book?
Metric ruler
What is the correct scientific unit to measure the length of a book?
cm
Choose one of the 2 options:
How does heat travel?
- from cold to hot objects
- from hot to cold objects
From hot to cold
Which one of these choices is the best insulator?
- plastic
- oak
- brass
Oak
Which tools would you use to measure the density of a wooden block?
Triple beam balance & metric ruler
What is the correct scientific unit to measure the density of a golf ball?
g/cm3
Why does a metal block feel colder than a book, even if they have the same temperature?
Because the metal is a better heat conductor
Which one of these choices is the best conductor?
- plastic
- oak
- brass
Brass