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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
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