Equipment-Meter Stick
-Vernier Caliper -Wood Block -Metric Ruler -Micrometer -Cylinder |
ProcedureDetermine the volume of a block of wood:
With the Vernier caliper, I measured the length, width, and height. Find the volume of a cylinder: With the Vernier caliper, I found the cylinder's diameter and height. Find the thickness of a page of paper in your textbook: I used a micrometer to find the page's thickness. Determine the volume of your classroom: With a meter stick, I found the length, width, and height of my classroom. |
DataBlock of Wood:
length - 52.60 mm width - 53 mm height - 19.3 mm Cylinder: diameter - 13.3 mm height - 105.60 mm Paper: thickness - .04 mm Room: length - 9.33 m width - 7.66 m height - 2.71 m |
Data AnalysisBlock of Wood:
Volume = (length)(width)(height) (52.60)(53)(19.30) = 53804.54 mm^3 Cylinder: Volume = (pi)(radius^2)(height) (3.14)(6.65^2)(105.6) = 14670.91 mm^3 Room: Volume = (length)(width)(height) (9.33)(7.66)(2.71) = 193.67 m^3 |
Conclusion The purpose of this lab was to become familiar with common measurement tools. I learned to use the micrometer when making precise, small measurements and to use the Vernier caliper when measuring the depth or length of certain objects. I also learned to use a meter stick for larger measurements. There is probably an error in my measurements using the meter stick to measure the room because it was difficult to measure around furniture and other objects in the room.
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