Difference between revisions of "Measuring Cylinder"
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| style="height:20px; width:200px; text-align:center;" |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. | | style="height:20px; width:200px; text-align:center;" |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. | ||
| − | | style="height:20px; width:200px; text-align:center;" |If you are too | + | | style="height:20px; width:200px; text-align:center;" |If you are too high you will read a bigger volume than there is. In this case 48ml. |
| − | | style="height:20px; width:200px; text-align:center;" | | + | | style="height:20px; width:200px; text-align:center;" |If you are too low you will read a smaller volume than there is. In this case 46ml. |
| − | | style="height:20px; width:200px; text-align:center;" | | + | | style="height:20px; width:200px; text-align:center;" |When you get to 'eye level' you will read an accurate volume of water. In this case 47ml. |
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Revision as of 09:07, 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. |