Tools
Used to measure distance
Ruler, Meter stick, metric tape
Base unit used to represent distance
Meter
Mass...
Mass is the measurement of...
How much matter is in an object
What system of measurement do most of the world and the science community use?
Metric System
Used to measure Mass
Triple Beam Balance
Base unit of mass
Volume...
is the measurement of...
How much space an object takes up
The parts of words add to the base unit, that change the multiple of 10 of the measurement.
Prefix
Used to measure temperature
Thermometer
Base unit of volume regular shaped objects
meters cubed
The measure of the warmth or coldness of an object or substance.
Temperature
What is the symbol used for mass base unit?
g
Used to measure volume of regular shaped objects
Formula- Length x Width x Height
Base unit of volume irregular shaped objects
Liters
Length...
is the measurement of...
Distance
In what order should you adjust the weights on the beams of the triple beam balance to find the mass of an object.
1. Middle, heaviest, 100's weight
2. Top, back, 10's weight
3. Front, Small, 1's weight
Used to measure Volume of irregular shaped objects
Graduated Cylinder
How many meter is a kilometer?
1000 Meters
The gravitational pull on the mass of an object
Weight
Why do scientist use the metric system?
Easier to compare work with no need to convert measurements
Based on the number 10, makes calculations easy.