Definitions
The Metric System
Metric Conversion
Measuring
Measuring Equipment
100
The amount of space that a substance or object occupies
Volume
100
This unit is used when measuring with a metric ruler
cm
100
0.5m = ___ mm
500 mm
100
To the nearest whole number, this is the width (shorter side) of your team's whiteboard?
23cm
100
In order to calculate difficult math problems we use this tool
Calculator
200
Anything that has mass and takes up space
Matter
200
This unit is used when working with a graduated cylinder
mL
200
15cm = ___ m
0.15m
200
According to the triple beam balance, what is the mass of this object?
542g
200
When using a metric ruler to measure an object, be sure that the edge of the object is placed at this mark on the ruler.
O cm.
300
The amount of matter within
Mass
300
This unit is used to write the volume of an object
cm3
300
20m = ___ km
.02km
300
What is the interval of units that your graduated cylinder goes by?
may vary
300
When using a graduated cylinder, look at the bottom of this curve.
Meniscus
400
The force of gravity on an object
Weight
400
This unit is used to write the density of an object
g/cm3
400
4,500cm = ___ hm
0.45hm
400
What is the volume of the cube? You may use whichever method you prefer.
3.375 cm3
400
A triple beam balance is ready to be used when the pointer points to this.
Zero mark
500
Mass per unit volume
Density
500
Why is it important for scientists to use the same system of measurement?
To avoid errors due to confusion over units. To communicate with each other and replicate labs.
500
80,000 ml = ___kl
0.08 kl
500
If an object has a volume of 10 cm3 and a mass of 20g, what is it's density?
2 g/cm3
500
This may be used to measure distances, lengths, or widths that are longer than a ruler.
Measuring tape