Difference between revisions of "Measuring Cylinder"
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[[File:MeasuringCylinder.png|right|300px|thumb|A set of different size '''measuring cylinders'''.]] | [[File:MeasuringCylinder.png|right|300px|thumb|A set of different size '''measuring cylinders'''.]] | ||
| − | A '''measuring cylinder''' is a piece of equipment used to measure the volume of a [[liquid]]. | + | A '''measuring cylinder''' is a piece of [[equipment]] used to measure the volume of a [[liquid]]. |
===About Measuring Cylinders=== | ===About Measuring Cylinders=== | ||
Revision as of 09:12, 24 August 2018
Key Stage 2
Meaning
A measuring cylinder is a piece of equipment used to measure the volume of a liquid.
About Measuring Cylinders
- There are many different size measuring cylinders.
- Measuring cylinders measure volume in millilitres.
- You must get down to 'eye level' to read a measuring cylinder accurately.
Reading a Measuring Cylinder
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| When water is in a tube the water sticks to the sides making a 'U' shape called a meniscus. This makes it difficult to read a measuring cylinder accurately. | If you are too high you will read a bigger volume than there is. In this case 48ml. | If you are too low you will read a smaller volume than there is. In this case 46ml. | When you get to 'eye level' you will read an accurate volume of water. In this case 47ml. |