Measuring Volume Flashcards

Study Notes

Volume

Volume measures the space an object occupies, given in three dimensions: length, width, and height.
Common units of measurement are milliliters (mL) and cubic centimeters (cm³).

Weight

Weight quantifies the gravitational force on an object, typically measured in pounds or ounces.
A person's weight varies by location; for instance, 60 lbs on Earth becomes 10 lbs on the Moon due to diminished gravity.
Weight differs from mass, which remains constant regardless of location in the universe.

Mass

Mass represents the quantity of matter in an object, measured in grams.
Mass is invariant, meaning it does not change based on location.

Density

Density is defined as mass per unit volume, calculated by dividing mass by volume.
Units for density include grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³) or grams per milliliter (g/mL).
Water has a density of 1 g/mL; substances with a density less than this will float.

Graduated Cylinder

A graduated cylinder is a cylindrical instrument used for accurately measuring liquid volume.

Displacement Method

A technique to measure the volume of irregular objects by observing water level changes.
Initial water level is recorded, and after placing the object in water, the new level is noted; the volume is the difference between the two levels, measured in mL.

Metric System

The metric system is an internationally used measurement system, favored in scientific and global contexts.
It employs a base of ten and includes units such as centimeter, meter, gram, milliliter, and liter.

Gram

A gram is the primary metric unit for measuring mass.

Milliliter (mL)

Milliliter is the standard metric unit for volume measurement, with 1000 mL equating to one liter.

Cubic Centimeter (cm³)

Cubic centimeter is the unit for solid volume, equivalent to 1 mL.

Density of Water

Water’s density is precisely 1 gram/milliliter (1 g/mL).

Buoyancy

Objects with a density lower than 1 g/mL will float in water.

Description

These flashcards focus on key terms and definitions related to measuring volume and weight. Learn essential concepts such as volume, weight, and their measurements to enhance your understanding of these fundamental scientific principles.