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Activity 7, Circumference, area, and volume calculations, Before the lab – PASCO ME-9849 Significant Figures Set User Manual

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Model No. ME-9849

Significant Figures Set

19

®

Activity 7:

Circumference, Area, and Volume Calculations

Before the Lab:

1.

Leave the beaker at one location in the lab.

2.

Review significant figures: the number of digits that are certain plus
one more that is estimated.

3.

Review "circumference," "area," and "volume" for a cylinder.

4.

Write the following data table on the board.

Procedure

1.

Measure the diameter and height of the beaker.

2.

Calculate the circumference, area, and volume of the beaker.

3.

Record your data and calculations. Enter them in the data table on the board.

Equipment Required

Part Number

Meter stick

Large beaker

Group #

Height (cm)

Diameter (cm)

Circumference

(cm)

Volume (cm

3

)