Problem Overview:
The task involves measuring the volume of liquid in each graduated cylinder shown in the image. The key points to remember are:
1.
Meniscus: The curved surface of the liquid in a graduated cylinder.
2.
Reading the Meniscus: Always read the bottom of the meniscus (the lowest point of the curve) at eye level.
3.
Units: Record the volume in milliliters (mL).
Solution Approach:
For each graduated cylinder, follow these steps:
1. Identify the scale markings on the cylinder.
2. Determine the smallest division on the scale.
3. Read the volume by looking at the bottom of the meniscus and aligning it with the scale.
Detailed Analysis for Each Cylinder:
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Row 1:
1.
Cylinder 1:
- Scale: 0 to 5 mL.
- Smallest division: 1 mL.
- Meniscus aligns with
4 mL.
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Volume = 4 mL
2.
Cylinder 2:
- Scale: 0 to 50 mL.
- Smallest division: 10 mL.
- Meniscus aligns with
40 mL.
-
Volume = 40 mL
3.
Cylinder 3:
- Scale: 0 to 100 mL.
- Smallest division: 10 mL.
- Meniscus aligns with
80 mL.
-
Volume = 80 mL
4.
Cylinder 4:
- Scale: 0 to 125 mL.
- Smallest division: 25 mL.
- Meniscus aligns with
75 mL.
-
Volume = 75 mL
5.
Cylinder 5:
- Scale: 0 to 500 mL.
- Smallest division: 100 mL.
- Meniscus aligns with
400 mL.
-
Volume = 400 mL
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Row 2:
6.
Cylinder 6:
- Scale: 0 to 25 mL.
- Smallest division: 5 mL.
- Meniscus aligns with
10 mL.
-
Volume = 10 mL
7.
Cylinder 7:
- Scale: 0 to 5 mL.
- Smallest division: 1 mL.
- Meniscus aligns with
3 mL.
-
Volume = 3 mL
8.
Cylinder 8:
- Scale: 0 to 50 mL.
- Smallest division: 10 mL.
- Meniscus aligns with
40 mL.
-
Volume = 40 mL
9.
Cylinder 9:
- Scale: 0 to 5 mL.
- Smallest division: 1 mL.
- Meniscus aligns with
4 mL.
-
Volume = 4 mL
10.
Cylinder 10:
- Scale: 0 to 300 mL.
- Smallest division: 100 mL.
- Meniscus aligns with
100 mL.
-
Volume = 100 mL
Final Answers:
1.
4 mL
2.
40 mL
3.
80 mL
4.
75 mL
5.
400 mL
6.
10 mL
7.
3 mL
8.
40 mL
9.
4 mL
10.
100 mL
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{4 \text{ mL}, 40 \text{ mL}, 80 \text{ mL}, 75 \text{ mL}, 400 \text{ mL}, 10 \text{ mL}, 3 \text{ mL}, 40 \text{ mL}, 4 \text{ mL}, 100 \text{ mL}}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of volume of irregular solids worksheet.
