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Measuring Cylinder

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Meaning

A set of different size measuring cylinders.

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 Text Text