Question

describe how the student uses the measuring cylinder to find the volume of the stone​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Only measuring cylinder is needed.

Since the stone is irregularly shaped so, there is no need of ruler for finding the volume .

The measuring cylinder has some water in it. So, first measure the reading of cylinder having only water in it. (x

1

)

Now put the stone in it, there will be rise in level of water . Measure the reading of water. (x

2

)

Therefore the rise in water level is due to stone . So, the volume of stone is equal to the rise in level of water. i.e. (x

2

)−(x

1

)