Question

Name the two instruments that are used to measure volume of irregular solids. Get 20 pts for the answer!

Answer 1

Explanation:

• Measuring jar, scale, vernier calipers are used to measure the volume of an object.
• If the object is irregular, measuring jar is used and volume is measured by displacement method.
• If the object is regular its dimensions are measured using either scale or vernier calipers and volume is calculated.

Answer 2

Displacement is usually the method that is used to measure the volume of an irregularly shaped object. The object is simply submerged in a liquid and the volume of liquid that is displaced is measured. As an example imagine a 100 ml graduated cylinder with 50 ml of water in it (half filled).