How Do You Measure In Metrics?
[cm3 = mL (by definition)] & [for water: cm3 = mL = g]
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Measuring Length Calculating Volume Measuring Volume Measuring Mass Calculating Density Calculate % Error |
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| Calculate volume: L x W x H (cm3) | Mass the carton empty (grams) | ||
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| Fill the carton with water. | Find the mass of the carton and the water (grams). | ||
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| Subtract the mass of the empty carton from the full carton to find the mass of the water alone. | |||
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| How many mL in the carton? | |||
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| When mass (grams) of water is divided by volume(cm3 or mL) of water, the answer is ONE! | |||
| Water has a density of 1g/mL or 1g/cm3 | |||
| Pre-iceberg Titanic has a density less than 1g/mL | |||
| Post-iceberg Titanic has a density more than 1g/mL | |||