Difference between revisions of "Measuring Cylinder"

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Key Stage 2

Meaning

A set of different size measuring cylinders.

A measuring cylinder is a piece of equipment used to measure the volume of a liquid.

Singular Noun: Measuring Cylinder

Plural Noun: Measuring Cylinders

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


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.

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