Independent Variable
is what is changed in an experiment
Dependant Variable
is what changes in the experiment because of the independent variable
Length
distance between two points
Meter
SI unit for length
Metric Ruler
device used to measure length
Volume
amount of space occupied by an object
Liter
SI unit for volume liquid
Cubic Meter
SI unit for the volume of a rectangular solid
Graduated Cylinder
device used for to find the volume of a liquid
Meniscus
the curved upper surface of a liquid in a cylinder. It occurs when the molecules of the liquid attract to those of the container. The glass attracts the water on the sides.
Mass
amount of matter in an object
Gram
SI unit for mass
Triple Beam Balance
a device used to find the mass of an object
Density
is a measurement that compares the amount of matter an object has to its volume
Temperature
how hot or cold something is
Thermometer
device used to measure temperature
Kelvin
SI unit for temperature
Celsius
unit for temperature used by scientist
Fahrenheit
unit for temperature used in the USA
Absolute Zero
the coldest temperature possible