Measurement Lab
Purpose
The purpose of this lab activity is to practice:
- using a meter stick, a Vernier caliper, and a micrometer.
- recording measurements.
- calculating using significant digits.
- choosing an appropriate measuring device.
The purpose of this lab activity is to practice:
- using a meter stick, a Vernier caliper, and a micrometer.
- recording measurements.
- calculating using significant digits.
- choosing an appropriate measuring device.
Equipment
- Meter Stick -Metric Ruler
-Vernier Caliper - micrometer
-Wood Block - cylinder
- Meter Stick -Metric Ruler
-Vernier Caliper - micrometer
-Wood Block - cylinder
Procedure
1. Create a data table using an excel spreadsheet.
2. Measure all sides of the block of wood with the metric ruler and record.
3. Using the ruler measure the height and diameter of the cylinder. Record measurements in data table.
4. Take a textbook and find the thinkness of one of the pages using a micrometer. Record in data table.
5. Using the meter stick measure the length of two adjacent walls in the classroom and measure the height then record the measurement in the data table.
6. Using the appropriate formula solve for the volume of the block of wood, cylinder, and classroom. Record the final volumes in the data table.
1. Create a data table using an excel spreadsheet.
2. Measure all sides of the block of wood with the metric ruler and record.
3. Using the ruler measure the height and diameter of the cylinder. Record measurements in data table.
4. Take a textbook and find the thinkness of one of the pages using a micrometer. Record in data table.
5. Using the meter stick measure the length of two adjacent walls in the classroom and measure the height then record the measurement in the data table.
6. Using the appropriate formula solve for the volume of the block of wood, cylinder, and classroom. Record the final volumes in the data table.
Data
Conclusion
Through this lab I have been tought how to correctly use a meter stick, vernier caliper, and a micrometer effectively. I have also come to a better understanding of which measuring instrument to use depending on the object I am trying to observe. The purpose of this lab has been achieved! SUCCESS!
Through this lab I have been tought how to correctly use a meter stick, vernier caliper, and a micrometer effectively. I have also come to a better understanding of which measuring instrument to use depending on the object I am trying to observe. The purpose of this lab has been achieved! SUCCESS!