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EXPERIMENT # 2

MEASUREMENT READING

LABORATORY REPORT

Abstract

This paper focuses on expressing and measuring quantities such as length, mass/weight, area, volume and density using different

apparatuses. The familiarization of these equipment/apparatuses yields mastery and competence that supplies future observers,

scientists, and engineers the necessary knowledge in doing tasks in their fields. Using virtual measurement tools is also promising

for students embracing advance technologies. It provides an alternative learning and virtually using these tools is appealing and

help students to have a clearer perception on the instruments commonly used. The researcher have used the laboratory

guidelines that provide the following tools that needs to be define and how to read their measurements. The following apparatuses

are virtual ruler, virtual platform balance or triple beam balance, virtual vernier caliper, virtual micrometer caliper, virtual graduated

cylinder, and virtual spring balance. Implementing this approach of dispersing the knowledge and alternative learning would likely

to give a clearer view and utilized it in application and usage of these instruments in real world setting and serves as basic

knowledge for students or learners who aspires to do science and engineering tasks such as experiments and laboratory works.

I. Introduction

Physical quantities are measured by many various devices. The aim this study is to express and measure quantities such as

length, mass/weight, area, volume and density using different apparatuses. The scope of this laboratory report focuses on how to

use and read measurements using virtual ruler, virtual platform balance or triple beam balance, virtual vernier caliper, virtual

micrometer caliper and virtual graduated cylinder. This serves as an opening of door for information and knowledge for students

aspiring to do further research and experiments in field of science, emerging technologies, and engineering fields.

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The fact cannot be denied that Science it too important for us but if you go without having knowledge, it can be a kind of

dangerous thing. If you mix two chemicals without knowing their properties, it can lead towards a blast which can even lead you to

death. It would not be risky only for your life, but for others too (D., 2017).

The familiarization of these equipment/apparatuses yields mastery and competence that supplies future observers, scientists, and

engineers the necessary knowledge in doing tasks in their fields. Using virtual measurement tools is also promising for students

embracing advance technologies. It provides an alternative learning and virtually using these tools is appealing and help students

to have a clearer perception on the instruments commonly used.

II. Materials and Methods

The researcher used the provided guidelines given by the instructor to fulfill the report. The tasks of utilizing tools were

facilitated by online platforms and websites which helps the researcher understand the different styles and methods used in

measuring and calibrating tools. The following instruments were used throughout the report:

 Virtual Ruler

 Virtual Platform Balance or Triple Beam Balance

 Virtual Graduated Cylinder

 Virtual Vernier Caliper

 Virtual Micrometer Caliper

 Virtual Spring Balance

 Activity Form for Density

The researcher used the following virtual tools to express and measure quantities such as length, mass/weight, area, volume

and density using different apparatuses. It also allows students to master different concepts used in measuring these tools.

The instruments aforementioned were used to attain the aimed of promoting better understanding and knowledge. This

dissemination of information was made possible by online learning systems, educational games and alternative learning

modes for the convenience of the researcher and students. The platforms and websites were interactive that give opportunity

for students to learn how to read measures as well as familiarizing their parts and functions.

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 The virtual ruler was used in interactive learning and games such as the Funbrain’s Measure it, thatquiz.org’s Practice Test,

and Wisc-Online’s Measuring Length in the Metric system enabled the researcher to used learnt concepts and conversions in

measuring using a virtual ruler and supplies fun learning when measuring fishes, conversion of metric system and English

system. The virtual platform balance or the triple beam balance was utilized in measuring four objects that needs to be

calibrated and adjust its riders into their specific locations to make the pointer stops at the zero mark and thus the positions

of the riders give a measured value for that certain object. In the virtual graduated cylinder, the researcher measures the

meniscus of liquids being flashed on the screen. The virtual vernier caliper and micrometer caliper introduced a new

knowledge on the researcher on how to used those for measuring. The instructor have supplied practice materials for the

researcher to apply the concepts to virtual measuring. The virtual spring balance offered a great way on visualizing what

does a spring balance really do and the force when mass was hanged onto the spring balance. Finally, the activity form for

density created a clearer view on density by means of giving interesting questions which can be investigated and answered

through the platform Gizmos’ Density Laboratory.

III. Results

TOOLS WEBSITES/PLATORMS/VIDEOS USED

1. Wisc-Online: Everyone Knows How to Use Ruler, Right?

Virtual Ruler
Virtual Platform Balance
/Triple Beam balance
Virtual Vernier Caliper
Virtual Graduated
Cylinder
2. Funbrain: Measure it!
3.www.thatquiz.org
4. Wisc-Online: Measuring Length in the Metric System
1. WISC-Online: Reading a Triple
Beam Balance
2. Gizmos: Triple Beam Balance
3. EDinformatics: How to find the
mass of a solid using tirple beam
balance
1. Youtube Video: How to Read
Calipers in Inches by Mitutoyo
America Corporation
2. Youtube Video: How to Read a
Metric Vernier Caliper
by WeldNotes.com
1. Wisc-Online: Measuring Volume
using a Graduated Cylinder
2. www.physics-chemistry-interactive-
flash-animation.com: Measuring Volumes | Liquids and Solids

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 Virtual Spring Balance 1. JavaLab: Spring Scales

Table 1

The researcher represents the gathered data through a table with the specific virtual tools being facilitated with their

alternative learning websites and games. This also allows the observer to take further steps not just only memorizing the

concepts in each apparatus but also doing some interactive learning that can be also pictured out or used in real life

concepts and methods in measurement reading.

IV. Discussion

Learning how to read measurements using ruler, triple beam balance, vernier caliper, micrometer caliper, graduated cylinder,

and spring balance is synonymous as knowing what are these tools are. The online platforms made it possible for the

researcher to calculate and calibrate the particular apparatuses to find the quantity or value of a given object. It supplies

further and deeper outlook in those tools virtually. Implementing this approach of dispersing the knowledge and alternative

learning would likely to give a clearer view and utilized it in application and usage of these instruments in real world setting.

The online platforms, websites, videos, and interactive games serves as a different mode of learning how to read

measurements of the apparatuses. However, this cannot replace the idea on reading measurements and seeing these on

actual. The dissemination of the knowledge it brought into learner’s mind can be temporary. To fully understand it, the need

of practice and utilization on measuring the tools is a must. Nonetheless, providing this interactive videos and platforms

facilitated by media and technology advancement were a great help for beginners to access primary knowledge they must

have to deal with the tasks in the field of science and engineering.

V. Conclusion

This report allows the researcher to profoundly and explicitly perceived the different concepts and methods of reading

measurements using virtual ruler, virtual platform balance or triple beam balance, virtual vernier caliper, virtual micrometer

caliper, virtual graduate cylinder, and virtual spring balance. It also express and measure the quantities such as length,

mass/weight, area, volume, and density using different apparatuses by supplementing virtual models and actual measuring

concept of these tools. It is also useful in integrating the knowledge o answering some question provided by the sites being

accessed. By answering those queries, the researcher concluded that the measurement reading and familiarization of the

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 apparatuses in virtual setting is a great way for beginners learning the functions and usage of the particular tools. Moreover, it

serves as basic knowledge for students or learners who aspires to do science and engineering tasks such as experiments and

laboratory works. The researcher gives emphasis that these instruments being taught in alternative mode alone is not the best

approach for the knowledge or the information to retain. Active recall, actual using, reading graduations and measurements

were recommended for the minds to completely disseminate and utilize the information and apply it on future works in

different fields of discovery, construction, technology, science, engineering and more that requires being knowledgeable about

these apparatuses.

VI. References

Anderegg, B. (n.d.). Everyone knows how to use ruler, right? Wisc-Online OER. https://www.wisc-online.com/learn/career-

clusters/manufacturing/msr3102/everyone-knows-how-to-use-a-ruler-right

Crowder, J. (n.d.). Measuring volume using a graduated cylinder. Wisc-Online OER. https://www.wisc-online.com/learn/natural-

science/chemistry/gch302/measuring-volume-using-a-graduated-cylinder

Crowder, J. (n.d.). Reading a triple beam balance. Wisc-Online OER.

https://www.wisc-online.com/learn/natural-science/chemistry/gch202/reading-a-triple-beam-balance

D. (2018, May 3). The importance of knowing your laboratory instruments . Medium. https://medium.com/@devendramehta/the-

importance-of-knowing-your-laboratory-instruments-46648f7caff1

D. (2020, October 04). Spring Scales. JavaLab. https://javalab.org/en/spring_scales_en/

Dahche, N. (n.d.). Measuring length in the metric system. Wisc-Online OER.

https://www.wisc-online.com/learn/abe-ell/math/abm13120/measuring-length-in-the-metric-system

Density lanoatory gizmo: ExploreLearning. (n.d.). ExploreLearning: Get hands-on, minds-on in math and science.

https://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cResource.dspView&ResourceID=362

Measure it! (n.d.). Funbrain. https://www.funbrain.com/games/measure-it

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MESURING VOLUMES | Graduated cylinders and pipettes | Concave surface in measuring pipette - Liquids and solids -

Interactive Physics simulation | Free and Interactive Flash animation - Physics and Chemistry by a Clear Learning in High

School, Middle School, Upper School, Secondary School and Academy. PCCL . (n.d.). https://www.physics-chemistry-

interactive-flash-animation.com/matter_change_state_measurement_mass_volume/volumes_measurement.htm

Mitutoyo America Corporation. (2017, February 6). How to Read Vernier Calipers in Inches. [Video].

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOhVFZDPITE

Triple beam balance gizmo: Explore learning. (n.d.). ExploreLearning: Get hands-on, minds-on in mat and science.

https://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cResource.dspView&ResourceID=385

How to find mass using triple beam balance. (n.d.). https://www.edinformatics.com/math_science/mass.htm

WeldNotes.com. (2014, March 31). How to Read a Metric Micrometer by WeldNotes.com . [Video].

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StBc56ZifMs

WeldNotes.com. (2017, February 10). How to Read a Metric Vernier Caliper. [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=vkPlzmalvN4

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Appendices

(1) Illustrations (screenshots)

A. Virtual Ruler

 Funbrain: Measure It!

Measurement: centimeters

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 www.thatquiz.org

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 Measuring Length in the Metric System

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B. Triple Beam Balance

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 Wisc-Online: Reading a Triple Beam Balance

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 Gizmos: Triple Beam Balance

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C. Virtual Graduated Cylinder

 Wisc-Online: Measuring Volume Using a Graduated Cylinder

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D. Virtual Spring Scale

 JavaLab: Spring Scales

Scale: 250 grams

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Scale: 2.5 kg

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(2) Calculation

a. Virtual Spring Scale

 JavaLab: Spring Scales

Scale: 250 grams

Solution:
w=m x g
m
¿ 0.13 kg x 9.8 2
s
¿ 1.27 or 1.3 N

Solution:

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 w=m x g
m
¿ 0.08 kg x 9.8
s2
¿ 0.78 N

Solution:

W =m x g

m
¿ 0.04 kg x 9.8 2
s
¿ 0.39 N

Scale: 2.5 kg

Solution:

W =m x g

m
¿ 1.05 kg x 9.8 2
s
¿ 10.29∨10 N

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Solution:

W =m x g

m
¿ 0.95 kg x 9.8 2
s
¿ 9.31∨9.3 N

Solution:

W =m x g
b. m Vernier Caliper
¿ 1.33 kg x 9.8 2
s
¿ 13.03∨13 N
Solution:

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9+.50=9.50 mm

Solution:

11+.55=11.55 mm

Solution:

15 5 125
+ = ∈¿
16 128 128

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1 + = ∈¿
16 128 128

c. Micrometer

Solution:

.350+0.011+0.0004=0.3614 ∈¿

Solution:

.725+.022+0.0004=0.7474∈¿

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8.50+0.17=8.67 mm

Solution:

4.50+ .70=5.20 mm

(3) Filled up Activity form for Density

Name: Michelle Angela C. Gabis Chimera/Science

Date: March 10, 2021 NOTES

Density Lab Online Activity

Vocabulary: buoyancy, density, graduated cylinder, mass, matter, scale, volume

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VII. Prior Knowledge Questions (Do these BEFORE.)

1. Of the objects below, circle the ones you think would float in water.

2. Why do you think some objects float, while others sink?

Answer: It is because of density that takes consideration to mass and volume of a particular object substance. Objects are
composed of matter and has a distinct compaction of molecules that made them up. Objects with tightly packed molecules
are more dense than that of spread out. The density of an object determines whether it will float or sink in another
substance. An object will float if it less dense than the liquid it’s placed in, whereas it will sink if it’s more dense than the
liquid it’s placed in.

VIII. Warm-up
The Density Laboratory allows you to measure a variety of objects, then drop them in water (or
other liquid) to see if they sink or float.

1. An object’s mass is the amount of matter it contains. The mass of an object can be measured with
a calibrated scale like the one shown. Drag the first object onto the Scale. (This is object 1.)

What is the mass of object 1?19.5 grams

2. An object’s volume is the amount of space it takes up. The volume of an irregular object can be
measured by how much water it displaces in a graduated cylinder. Place object 1 into the
Graduated Cylinder.

What is the volume of object 1? 14.2 cm3

Note: While milliliters (mL) are used to measure liquid volumes, the equivalent unit cubic centimeters (cm 3) are used for
solids. Therefore, write the volume of object 1 in cm3.

3. Drag object 1 into the Beaker of Liquid. Does it sink or float? It sinks.

Time to get started!

• Drag object 1 back to the shelf.
• Record the data on the table below for object 1.
• Ca ulate the density of object 1 (to the nearest hundredth). You may use the calculator on the computer.
lc

• Check that Liquid Density is set to 1.0 g/mL and stays there for the entire activity.

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 Object mass volume Sink or float? density
grams mL g/cm3
1 19.5 g 14.2 mL sink 1.37 g/cm3

2 11.1 g 9.7 mL sink 1.1 g/cm3

3 4.3 g 5.6 mL float 0.77 g/cm3

4 134.8 g 7.8 mL sink 17 g/cm3

5 3.9 g 3.5 mL sink 1.1 g/cm3

6 78.7 g 29.2 mL sink 2.70 g/cm3

7 2.3 g 20.8 mL float 0.11 g/cm3

8 24.4 g 25.7 mL float 0.949 g/cm3

9 99.6 g 43.9 mL sink 2.67 g/cm3

10 42.1 g 60.8 mL float 0.692 g/cm3

11 65.5 g 41.2 mL sink 1.59 g/cm3

12 104.3 g 114.1 mL float 0.9141 g/cm3

Name: Michelle Angela C. Gabis Chimera/Science

Date: March 10, 2021 NOTES
1. Name the object with the largest mass. Did it float?
Object 4 with 134.8 g. No, it sinks.

2. Name the object with the smallest mass. Did it float?

Object 7 having 2.3 g. Yes, it floats.

3. Name the object with the largest volume. Did it float?

Object 12 with 114.1 cm3. Yes, it floats.

4. Name the object with the smallest volume? Did it float?

Object 5 with 3.5 cm3. No, it sinks.

5. For the objects that floated, what were their densities compared to the density of water?
As the table of data shown above, the objects that float are the ones that are less dense than the water. They are beyond
the water’s density having 1.0 g/mL.

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6. For the objects that sank, what were their densities compared to the density of water?

These objects’ density had overtaken the density of water. They are more dense compared to the water.

7. If the density of the liquid in the tank was 2.0 g/cm3, which objects would sink to the bottom and why?
The objects that sink are objects 4, 6, and 9. The water cannot make these float even if its density become 2.0 g/mL
because the aforementioned objects’ density is greater than the water.

8. If the density of the liquid in the tank was 5.0 g/cm3, which objects would sink to the bottom and why?
Only object 1 sinks. The object 1’s degree of compactness surpasses the compactness of molecule of
water. Hence, it is evident that object 4 sinks.
IX. EXTENSION
Introduction: In the third century B.C., King Hieron of Syracuse asked the famous mathematician Archimedes to determine if
his crown was made of pure gold. This was a puzzling problem for Archimedes—he knew how to measure the weight of the
crown, but how could he measure the volume?

Archimedes solved the problem when he got into his bath and noticed the water spilling over the sides of the tub. He realized
that the volume of the displaced water must be equal to the volume of the object placed into the water. Archimedes was so
excited by his discovery that he jumped out of the bath and ran through the streets shouting “Eureka!” Question: How can you
tell if a crown is made of solid gold?

Then it is made up entirely of gold having a density of 13.3 g/mL at 25 degree Celsius. A
test can also be taken by weighing the crown to get the mass in grams, then submerge it
into the water to know its volume, and then calculate the density by dividing the mass
over the volume.

1. Think about it: Gold is one of the densest substances known, with a density of 19.3 g/cm3. If the gold in the crown was
mixed with a less valuable metal like bronze or copper, how would that affect its density?
It definitely affects the gold’s density. Mixing it with bronze or copper will form an admixture of metals or metals with
other elements called alloy. The density is then changed since either bronze or copper is less dense than gold, it will have a
lower density compared to a pure gold crown.

2. Observe: Drag each of the crowns into the liquid. Based on what you see, which crown do you think is densest? Explain
why you think so.
The Crown B. Although they all sink, the mass and volume vary. The Crown B has the largest mass and volume than Crown A
and C. using the working definition of density, a measure of mass per volume, applying that concept can lead you to the fact
that Crown B is the densest of the three.

3. Measure: Find the mass, volume, and density of each of the three crowns.

Crown mass volume Sink or float? density

grams mL g/cm3
A 325.2 g 62.5 mL sink 5.20 g/cm3

B 1264.2 g 65.5 mL sink 19.3 g/cm3

C 306.0 g 61.6 mL sink 4.97 g/cm3

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4. Draw conclusions: Which of the three crowns was made of gold? The Crown B.
Explain: It satisfies the condition that an authentic gold have 19.3 g/mL as its density. It was supported by the table above showing
all the necessary data proving that Crown B is made up of pure gold.

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