Physical Quantities and Measurement

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to density measurement, apparatus, and floatation principles from the Physical Quantities and Measurement unit.

Eureka can

An apparatus used to measure the density of an irregular solid.

Measuring cylinder

A tool used in the measurement of the density of an irregular solid and of a liquid.

Floatation and Sinking

The behavior of a piece of solid floating or sinking in a liquid based on the difference in the relative values of their densities.

Measurement of density of an irregular solid

The practical process of determining the density of non-uniform solids using tools such as a Eureka can or a measuring cylinder.

Comparison of densities in three states of matter

The comparative study of density values across solid, liquid, and gas states.