Mass
Name a unit of mass
mg, g, kg, etc
Where do you look for your measurement?
Meniscus
Name a unit of temperature
Celsius, Kelvin, Fahrenheit
Name a unit of length
mm, cm, m, km
Name a unit of time
sec, min, hour, etc
What is the SI unit of Mass?
kg
What are the units for volume?
mm3,cm3,m3
What is the SI unit for temperature?
Degrees Celsius
What apparatus is used to measure length of a straight line?
Meter stick, ruler, measuring tape
What is the SI unit for time?
Second
What apparatus is used to measure mass?
Mass Balance/Electronic Balance
Name the two pieces of apparatus used to measure volume?
Graduated cylinder, Overflow Can
What apparatus is used to measure temperature?
Thermometer
What apparatus is used to measure the diameter of a sphere?
Vernier Callipers
What apparatus is used to measure time?
What is zero error?
Zero error is when a measuring instrument shows a non-zero reading when the true value is zero
What happens when the stone enters the water?
It displaces the water equal to its volume
What is the units for area?
mm2, cm2, m2
What apparatus is used to measure length of a curved line?
Opisometer, trundle wheel
How many seconds in 7 minutes?
420 seconds
Give an example of a non-zero error on a mass balance?
The balance not showing zero when nothing is on it
Why do you wait for the overflow can spout to stop dripping before putting the stone in?
The only water displaced should be because of the stone to ensure accuracy
True or False: When measuring area of an irregular object traced onto boxes you only count full boxes
False! You also count boxes that are more than half full
Parallax error occurs when the reading is taken at an angle
How many hours in 2 weeks?
336 hours