Measurement (Mass, Volume, Length)

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What is mass?

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Mass is the amount of stuff or matter in an object.

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What unit is mass commonly measured in?

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Mass is commonly measured in grams (g) or kilograms (kg).

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What is volume?

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Volume is the amount of space that an object or substance occupies.

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What unit is volume commonly measured in?

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Volume is commonly measured in milliliters (mL) or liters (L).

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What does length measure?

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Length measures the distance from one point to another.

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What unit is length commonly measured in?

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Length is commonly measured in centimeters (cm), meters (m), or kilometers (km).

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How do you find the mass of an object using a scale?

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Place the object on the scale and read the measurement displayed.

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How do you find the volume of a liquid in a graduated cylinder?

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Read the measurement at the bottom of the meniscus at eye level.

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What is the formula for calculating the volume of a rectangular prism?

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Volume = length × width × height.

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the gravitational force acting on that mass.