5.4: Procedures
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You will measure in English and metric units, and compare these measurements.
Quantifying a Wood Block
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Draw a table for the Wood Block. Do not fill in data until you have read the instructions for obtaining that data.
Units |
Length |
Width |
Thickness |
Volume |
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Inches |
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Centimeters |
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Meters |
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Measure the length, width, and thickness of your wood block in inches and centimeters, and enter these values into your table.
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Convert all of the centimeter measurements, for your wood block, to meters.
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Calculate the volume of your wood block, for each set of units (inches, centimeters, and meters), and enter these values into your wood block table.
Quantifying a Metal Cylinder
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Draw a table for the Metal Cylinder. Read the instructions for obtaining your metal cylinder data.
Units |
Radius |
Height |
Volume |
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Inches |
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Centimeters |
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Meters |
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Measure the radius and height of your metal cylinder in inches and centimeters, and enter these values into your table. Do not include the hook when you measure the height.
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Convert all of the centimeter measurements, for your metal cylinder, to meters
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Calculate the volume of your metal cylinder, for each set of units (inches, centimeters, and meters), and enter these values into your metal cylinder table.