describe how the student uses the measuring cylinder to find the volume of the stone
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It is true that the volume of a stone (or any irregular shaped body) can be determined by the displacement method using a measuring cylinder. Volume of the stone is equal to the difference of final level of water in the measuring jar and the initial level.
Fill a graduated cylinder with 30 mL of water. 30 mL is the initial volume of the water.
Carefully place a rock in the water. You will notice that the level of water in the graduated cylinder increases. Let's say that the water level increases to 50 mL when the rock is added. 50 mL is the final volume of the water.
To find the volume of the rock, subtract the initial volume of the water from the final volume of the water: 50 mL - 30 mL = 20 mL. Therefore, the volume of the rock would be equal to 20 mL or 20 cc.