Science:Graduated Cylinder Unit 0

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  • The graduated cylinder is used to accurately measure volume. By reading the markings(graduations) on the sides you can determine what volume of liquid is present.

  • The BLUE PLASTIC PIECE at the top of the graduated cylinder is known as the SAFETY COLLAR.

  • Purpose of the SAFETY COLLAR of a graduation cylinder

    Prevents the graduation cylinder to break If accidentally slips or falls down your hands
  • The curve on the liquid surface of a graduation cylinder is called a

    Meniscus
  • When reading the volume of liquid in the graduation cylinder, we always read the bottom of the meniscus.

  • On a graduation cylinder, only the long lines are labeled with numbers

  • What is the formula to determine how much each graduation (line) is worth?
    The formula is (maximum value - minimum value) / number of graduations.