Question

A student uses a triple beam balance to measure the mass of an irregularly shaped rock. He records a mass of 52.0 g. When he places the rock in a graduated cylinder containing 25.0 mL of water, the water level rises to 48.5 mL. Calculate the density of the rock.

Answer 1

Answer:

Quite is a degree adverb. It has two meanings depending on the word that follows it: ‘a little, moderately but not very’ and ‘very, totally or completely’:

He had been quite good at drawing when he was at school. (OK, moderately good but not outstanding)

They were quite excited about moving to a new place. (a little excited)

Scientists measure mass with a balance, such as a triple beam balance or electronic balance. In science, the volume of a liquid might be measured with a graduated cylinder.