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 | + | A '''measuring cylinder''' is a piece of [[equipment]] used to measure the amount of a [[liquid]]. |
: Singular [[Noun]]: '''Measuring Cylinder''' | : Singular [[Noun]]: '''Measuring Cylinder''' | ||
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===About Measuring Cylinders=== | ===About Measuring Cylinders=== | ||
: There are many different size '''measuring cylinders'''. | : There are many different size '''measuring cylinders'''. | ||
| − | : '''Measuring cylinders''' measure [[ | + | : '''Measuring cylinders''' measure the amount of [[liquid]] in [[millilitres]]. |
: You must get down to 'eye level' to read a '''measuring cylinder''' accurately. | : You must get down to 'eye level' to read a '''measuring cylinder''' accurately. | ||
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| style="height:20px; width:150px; 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:150px; 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:150px; text-align:center;" |When you get to 'eye level' you will read an accurate volume of water. In this case 47ml. | | style="height:20px; width:150px; 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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| + | ==Key Stage 3== | ||
| + | ===Meaning=== | ||
| + | A '''measuring cylinder''' is a piece of [[equipment]] used to measure the [[Volume (Space)|volume]] of a [[liquid]]. | ||
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| + | ===About Measuring Cylinders=== | ||
| + | : There are many different size '''measuring cylinders'''. | ||
| + | : '''Measuring cylinders''' [[measure]] [[Volume of a Liquid|volume]] in [[Millilitre|millilitres]] (also known as [[Centimetres Cubed|centimetres cubed]]). | ||
| + | : You must get down to 'eye level' to read a '''measuring cylinder''' accurately. | ||
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| + | ===Reading a Measuring Cylinder=== | ||
| + | {| class="wikitable" | ||
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| + | |[[File:Meniscus4.png|center|150px]] | ||
| + | |[[File:Meniscus3.png|center|150px]] | ||
| + | |[[File:Meniscus2.png|center|150px]] | ||
| + | |[[File:Meniscus1.png|center|150px]] | ||
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| + | | style="height:20px; width:150px; 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:150px; text-align:center;" |If you are too high you will read a bigger [[Volume (Space)|volume]] than there is. In this case 48ml. | ||
| + | | style="height:20px; width:150px; text-align:center;" |If you are too low you will read a smaller [[Volume (Space)|volume]] than there is. In this case 46ml. | ||
| + | | style="height:20px; width:150px; text-align:center;" |When you get to 'eye level' you will read an [[accurate]] [[Volume (Space)|volume]] of [[water]]. In this case 47ml. | ||
| + | |} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Key Stage 4== | ||
| + | ===Meaning=== | ||
| + | A '''measuring cylinder''' is [[Measuring Instrument|measuring instrument]] used to [[measure]] the [[Volume (Space)|volume]] of a [[liquid]]. | ||
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| + | ===About Measuring Cylinders=== | ||
| + | : There are many different size '''measuring cylinders'''. | ||
| + | : '''Measuring cylinders''' [[measure]] [[Volume of a Liquid|volume]] in [[Millilitre|millilitres]] (also known as [[Centimetres Cubed|centimetres cubed]]). | ||
| + | : To [[reading|read]] a '''measuring cylinder''' [[accurate]]ly, it must be placed on a flat, level surface and should be [[reading|read]] from 'eye level'. | ||
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| + | ===Reading a Measuring Cylinder=== | ||
| + | {| class="wikitable" | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |[[File:Meniscus4.png|center|150px]] | ||
| + | |[[File:Meniscus3.png|center|150px]] | ||
| + | |[[File:Meniscus2.png|center|150px]] | ||
| + | |[[File:Meniscus1.png|center|150px]] | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | style="height:20px; width:150px; 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''' [[accurate]]ly. | ||
| + | | style="height:20px; width:150px; text-align:center;" |If you are too high you will read a bigger [[Volume (Space)|volume]] than there is. In this case 48ml. | ||
| + | | style="height:20px; width:150px; text-align:center;" |If you are too low you will read a smaller [[Volume (Space)|volume]] than there is. In this case 46ml. | ||
| + | | style="height:20px; width:150px; text-align:center;" |When you get to 'eye level' you will read an [[accurate]] [[Volume (Space)|volume]] of [[water]]. In this case 47ml. | ||
|} | |} | ||
Revision as of 15:25, 28 March 2019
Contents
Key Stage 2
Meaning
A measuring cylinder is a piece of equipment used to measure the amount of a liquid.
About Measuring Cylinders
- There are many different size measuring cylinders.
- Measuring cylinders measure the amount of liquid 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. |
Key Stage 3
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 (also known as centimetres cubed).
- 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. |
Key Stage 4
Meaning
A measuring cylinder is measuring instrument used to measure the volume of a liquid.
About Measuring Cylinders
- There are many different size measuring cylinders.
- Measuring cylinders measure volume in millilitres (also known as centimetres cubed).
- To read a measuring cylinder accurately, it must be placed on a flat, level surface and should be read from 'eye level'.
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. |