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This document provides instructions for an experiment to measure the volume of irregularly shaped objects using the displacement method. Students will use a displacement can, beaker, measuring cylinder, and masses of 100g and 200g to displace water and measure its volume in the cylinder. The purpose is to learn how to use displacement to indirectly measure volume.

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Practical 2 Guide

This document provides instructions for an experiment to measure the volume of irregularly shaped objects using the displacement method. Students will use a displacement can, beaker, measuring cylinder, and masses of 100g and 200g to displace water and measure its volume in the cylinder. The purpose is to learn how to use displacement to indirectly measure volume.

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SECONDARY 1 SCIENCE (PHYSICS) – PRACTICAL WORKSHEET

Practical 2: Measuring volume using displacement method


Name: _____________________ ( ) Class: ________ Date: ________

Subject: Science (Physics)

Level / Stream: Sec 1

Worksheet Title: Measuring volume using displacement method

Description: In this experiment, you will measure the volume of


irregular shaped object(s) using the displacement can.

Apparatus: Displacement can, beaker, measuring cylinder, 100 g and


200 g mass.

Diagram:

Procedures: 1. Place a displacement can over a piece of wood so


that it is elevated.

2. Place a beaker under the spout of the displacement


can.

3. Fill the displacement can until water overflows into the


beaker below.

4. Replace the beaker with an empty dry measuring


cylinder. Check that the spout is aiming at the
opening of the measuring cylinder below.

5. Tie a string around the 100 g.

6. Gently lower the object into the displacement can.


Make sure the object is fully submerged.

7. When water has stopped flowing out of the

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SECONDARY 1 SCIENCE (PHYSICS) – PRACTICAL WORKSHEET

displacement can’s spout, read the volume of water


collected in the measuring cylinder below.

Results:

Mass / g Volume / cm3

100 10.0

The 200 g mass is made of the same material as the 100 g mass. What
volume would you predict the 200 g mass to have?

I predict that the volume of 200 g mass = ………………20.0 cm3………

Now repeat steps 2 to 7 above for the 200 g and check if your prediction is
correct.

Results:

Fill in the correct headings below Fill in the correct headings below
Mass / g Volume / cm3

200 20.0

1. State 3 precautions you would need to take when conducting this


experiment.

Lower the object gently into the displacement can to prevent splashing

Measuring cylinder should be dry before measuring.

Ensure sphere is fully submerged.

Tie a thin thread to the sphere.

2. Name 2 types of objects that are not suitable for measuring their
volume using this displacement method.

Objects which float

Objects which absorb water.

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