displacement

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What is displacement?

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Displacement is the volume of fluid that is moved out of the way when an object is submerged in it.

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How do you calculate the volume of an object using the displacement method?

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Volume = New volume - Old volume.

Front

What is the unit of measurement for volume?

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The unit of measurement for volume is typically milliliters (mL) or liters (L).

Front

If the old volume is 50 mL and the new volume is 70 mL, what is the volume of the object?

Back

20 mL.

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What happens to the water level in a graduated cylinder when an object is added?

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The water level rises, indicating the volume of the object added.

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What is the difference between mass and volume?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while volume is the space that object occupies.

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What is the purpose of using a graduated cylinder?

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A graduated cylinder is used to measure the volume of liquids accurately.

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What is an example of an object that can be measured using the displacement method?

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A rock or any solid object that can be submerged in water.

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What is the displacement of an object that causes the water level to rise from 30 mL to 45 mL?

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15 mL.

Front

What is the term for the method of measuring volume by observing the change in liquid level?

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Displacement method.