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Question 1
The system of measurement we use in 8th grade physical science is called the _ _, and converting
between units in this system is easy because the system is based on the number _.
The system of measurement we use in 8th grade physical science is called the metric
Correct.
system
Correct.
, and converting between units in this system is easy because the system is based on the number 10
Correct.
.

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Question 2
A good measurement should be both _ and _.
A good measurement should be both precise
Correct.
and accurate
Correct.
.

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Question 3
In order for it to be used as a measurement tool, a piece of equipment must be _.
In order for it to be used as a measurement tool, a piece of equipment must be calibrated
Correct.
.

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Question 4
The more _ lines of smaller increments a ruler has the more _ _ you can record, as you can record all of
the known digits plus one _ digit; therefore METRIC RULER _ would provide a more precise
measurement, as you can record _ sig figs, while with METRIC RULER _, you can only record _ sig figs.
The more calibrated
Correct.
lines of smaller increments a ruler has the more significant
Correct.
digits
Correct.
you can record, as you can record all of the known digits plus one estimated
Correct.
digit; therefore METRIC RULER B
Correct.
would provide a more precise measurement, as you can record 4
Correct.
sig figs, while with METRIC RULER A
Correct.
, you can only record 3
Correct.
sig figs.
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Question 5
In collecting measurements, scientists try to limit _ _ in order to demonstrate _ ; however, humans arent
perfect so its not a surprise when there is a small difference between the measured value and the _ value.
In collecting measurements, scientists try to limit human
Correct.
error
Correct.
in order to demonstrate precision
Correct.
; however, humans arent perfect so its not a surprise when there is a small difference between the
measured value and the actual
Correct.
value.

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Question 6
Match the following measured values with the correct number of significant digits.
Selected: The correct answer
1. 00.045606 b. 5 significant digits is:
This answer is correct. 5 significant digits
Selected: The correct answer
2. 6678020 d. 6 significant digits is:
This answer is correct. 6 significant digits
Selected: The correct answer
3. 08.902
c. 4 significant digits is:
 This answer is correct. 4 significant digits
Selected: The correct answer
4. 9.4450700 a. 8 significant digits is:
This answer is correct. 8 significant digits

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Question 7
Step 1. Calculate the % of error [record to the nearest hundredth] for the following.

Cube Material Measured Actual

Value Value
mass [g] mass [g]

steel 126.2 127.7

copper 145.5 145.9
brass 138.5 137.7

Step 2. Match the correct % of error for each type of cube.

Selecte The
d: corr
c. ect
1.17% ans
1. steel
This wer
answer is:
is 1.17
correct. %
The
Selecte
corr
d:
ect
a. .27%
2. ans
This
copper wer
answer
is:
is
.27
correct.
%
The
Selecte
corr
d:
ect
b. .58%
ans
3. brass This
wer
answer
is:
is
.58
correct.
%

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Question 8
The tool displayed in the image below is called a _ _ and it is used to measure _ in the following units
from smallest to largest: _, _, _, and _.

The tool displayed in the image below is called a meter

Correct.
stick
Correct.
and it is used to measure length
Correct.
in the following units from smallest to largest: millimeter
Correct.
, centimeter
Correct.
, decimeter
Correct.
, and meter
Correct.
.
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Question 9
Match the following description with the correct piece of equipment.
1. The tool that is more precise in Selected:
The correct answer is:
measuring a small sample of liquid. a.
 This answer is correct.
Selected:
b. The correct answer is:

2. The tool that is more efficient in

transferring a large sample of liquid.

This answer is correct.

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Question 10

Using the information provided in the image above, the other measureable property a scientist
would need in order to determine the density of the cube would be the cube's _.

Using the information provided in the image above, the other measureable property a scientist
would need in order to determine the density of the cube would be the cube's mass
Correct.
.
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Question 11
Match each term with the appropriate image that reflects the type of data.
Selected:

1.
quantitative
data

a.
This answer is incorrect.

2.
Selected:
qualitative
b.
data
 This answer is incorrect.

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Question 12
Complete the following conversions using your method of choice.
Record the final numerical answer ONLY.
1. 92.56 dm = _m
2. 2245.6 mm = _cm
3. 590.24 cm = _m
4. 42.05 cm = _ mm
5. 3.493 dm = _cm
Complete the following conversions using your method of choice.
Record the final numerical answer ONLY.
1. 92.56 dm = 9.256
Correct.
m
2. 2245.6 mm = 224.56
Correct.
cm
3. 590.24 cm = 5.9024
Correct.
m
4. 42.05 cm = 420.5
Correct.
mm
5. 3.493 dm = 34.93
Correct.
cm

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Question 13
The term that scientists use to refer to the curved line that a liquid forms in a graduated cylinder is _, and
so as to be most precise when recording this measurement at the center of the curve, a scientist should be
at _ _.
The term that scientists use to refer to the curved line that a liquid forms in a graduated cylinder
is meniscus
Correct.
, and so as to be most precise when recording this measurement at the center of the curve, a scientist
should be at eye
Correct.
level
Correct.
.
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Question 14
Identify and list the following for the tool displayed in the image below.
a. The name of the tool.
b. The property that the tool measures.
c. The unit[s] associated with the tool.
d. [3] ways to demonstrate precision when using the tool to measure.

Triple beam balance

Mass
Grams
This tool has to be zeroed out before measuring the mass of an object: The riders have to be all
at zero and the pointer on the arm of the triple beam balance has to be lined up with zero.
Using a tip of a pencil to move the front rider is another way to demonstrate precision, since the
first beam has calibrated lines, unlike the other two beams which have divids instead.
Waiting for the arm of the triple beam balance to balance back to zero before measuring
another object is also an example.
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Question 15
Identify and list the following for the tool displayed in the image below.
a. The name of the tool.
b. The property that the tool measures.
c. The unit[s] associated with the tool.
d. [3] ways to demonstrate precision when using the tool to measure.

Celsius thermometer
Temperature
Degrees celsius
When measuring temperature with this tool, you can't let the bulb touch the bottom of the glass,
or else the thermometer will collect the temperature of the glass as well as the liquid. Another
example of demonstrating precision is that the liquid has to be either at or above the indicated
submersion line to receive a precise measurement. You should also have a wait time in-
between each time you take the temperature so that there is change.
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