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Practical 2: Measuring volume using displacement method

Name: _____________________ ( ) Class: ________ Date: ________

Subject: Science (Physics)

Level / Stream: Sec 1

Worksheet Title: Measuring volume using displacement method

Description: In this experiment, you will measure the volume of

irregular shaped object(s) using the displacement can.

Apparatus: Displacement can, beaker, measuring cylinder, 100 g and

200 g mass.

Diagram:

Procedures: 1. Place a displacement can over a piece of wood so

that it is elevated.

2. Place a beaker under the spout of the displacement

can.

3. Fill the displacement can until water overflows into the

beaker below.

4. Replace the beaker with an empty dry measuring

cylinder. Check that the spout is aiming at the
opening of the measuring cylinder below.

5. Tie a string around the 100 g.

6. Gently lower the object into the displacement can.

Make sure the object is fully submerged.

7. When water has stopped flowing out of the

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displacement can’s spout, read the volume of water

collected in the measuring cylinder below.

Results:

Mass / g Volume / cm3

100 10.0

The 200 g mass is made of the same material as the 100 g mass. What
volume would you predict the 200 g mass to have?

I predict that the volume of 200 g mass = ………………20.0 cm3………

Now repeat steps 2 to 7 above for the 200 g and check if your prediction is
correct.

Results:

Fill in the correct headings below Fill in the correct headings below
Mass / g Volume / cm3

200 20.0

1. State 3 precautions you would need to take when conducting this

experiment.

Lower the object gently into the displacement can to prevent splashing

Measuring cylinder should be dry before measuring.

Ensure sphere is fully submerged.

Tie a thin thread to the sphere.

2. Name 2 types of objects that are not suitable for measuring their
volume using this displacement method.

Objects which float

Objects which absorb water.

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