Question

when a beaker has a rated capacity of 100mL, does it mean it has to be filled to the brim? Why or Why not?
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Answer 1

Answer: If a beaker has a rated capacity of 100 mL, it does NOT mean that it has to be filled to the brim.

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Answer 2

No, when a beaker has a rated capacity of 100mL, it doesn't mean that the beaker can be filled to the brim.

• It is given that the beaker has a rated capacity of 100mL, Rated capacity implies the maximum capacity a container can hold.
• In the given case, The beaker can hold a maximum capacity of 100mL, hence the maximum capacity that can be filled in the beaker is 100mL.
• However, if the beaker is filled to the brim, there are high chances that the liquid may spill.
• When the liquid is filled to the brim in a container,  it is not possible to move with the beaker easily. ( For example, The liquid has a high chance to spill while walking with the beaker).
• Hence, the rated capacity does not mean it can be filled to the brim, it just simply means the maximum capacity the beaker can withstand.

Hence, the given statement is incorrect.