Measurement Vocab

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Independent Variable

what is changed in an experiment

Dependent Variable

what changes in the experiment because of the independent variable

Length

the distance between two points

Meter

the SI unit for length

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Volume

the amount of space occupied by a object

Liter

the SI unit for the volume of a liquid

Graduated Cylinder

a device used to find the volume of a liquid

Meniscus

the curved upper surface of a liquid in a cylinder. It occurs when the molecules of a liquid attract those of the container. The glass attracts water on the sides

Mass

the amount of matter in an object

Gram

the SI unit for mass

Triple Beam Balance

a device used to find the mass of an object

Density

the measurement that compares the amount of matter an object has to its volume

Temperature

the measure of how hot or cold something is

Thermometer

a device used to measure temperature

Kelvin

the SI unit for temperature

Celsius

the unit of temperature used by a scientist

Fahrenheit

the unit of temperature used in the USA

Absolute Zero

the coldest temperature possible

Opinion

a view or judgement formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge

Meter Stick

device used to measure length