Measurement Review

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The abbreviation for ______________________ is cm.

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Centimeter

Front

What measurement is taken with this instrument?

Back

Volume

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Measure the leaf precisely and accurately. What is the correct measurement?

Back

3.5 cm

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What is the length of the object if it measures 7.70?

Back

7.70

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Students were asked to find the mass of a 50.0g brass weight. Which set of measurements has poor accuracy and good precision?

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42.8, 42.9, 42.7

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What is the difference between weight and mass?

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Weight is the force exerted by gravity on an object, while mass is the amount of matter in an object.

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What is the unit of measurement for volume in the metric system?

Back

Liter (L)

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How do you convert centimeters to meters?

Back

Divide the number of centimeters by 100.

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What is the significance of significant figures in measurement?

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Significant figures indicate the precision of a measurement.

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

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Volume = length × width × height