Mass, Volume, and Density Lab

The purpose of this lab was is to find the mass and volume of an object. Then to find the density of the object using the measurements of the mass and volume.



Equipment:

scale

graduated cylinder



Hazards:

dropping object into graduated cylinder too fast may cause it to break



Procedure:

First get out the equipment that will be needed. Make sure to have about 5 objects that can fit inside a graduated cylinder easily, preferably metals. Also be in a room with water available.



Get the object and set it on the scale (obviously if the scale is electronic, it must be turned on first). Record the mass of the object in a data table. Do this with several objects.



Next fill the graduated cylinder with enough water to cover the object. Record this amount. Then, slowly drop the object in to the graduated cylinder. What is the amount now? Record it. Now,......

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