PASCO ME-9849 Significant Figures Set - Manual (Page 17)

Model No. ME-9849 Significant Figures Set
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Activity 6a:
Volume Calculations
Before the Lab:
1. Leave the object at one location in the lab.
2. Review significant figures: the number of digits
that are certain plus one more that is estimated.
3. Write the following data table on the board.
Procedure
1. Measure the length, width and height of the sample object. Use a different side of the four-
sided meter stick to measure each dimension of the sample object. Record the correct number
of significant figures for each measurement.
2. Calculate the volume of the object.
3. Record your data and calculations. Enter them in the data table on the board.
4. Write the volume on the data pointer. Tape the data pointer to the corresponding value on the
number line.
Equipment Required Part Number
Four-sided meter stick part of ME-9849
Number line part of ME-9849
Data pointer part of ME-9849
Sample object for measuring volume (block or box)
Group # Length (cm) Width (cm) Height (cm)
Volume (cm
3
)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8