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because if you don't then you could make a small error and give too much or too little of something

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Q: Why is the smallest device that will accommodate a volume used to measure it?
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What unit can mass and volume both can be measured with?

There is no unit of measure, and no mechanical device, that can describe or measure both mass and volume.


How do you find capacity?

It is necessary to measure the volume with an adequate device or geometrically.


What is an Eureca can device?

With an eureca can yiu can measure the volume of an unregular shaped object :)


Can you measure volume by milliters?

Yes. You can measure liquid volume in milliliters. A graduated cylinder is used to measure liquid volume in millimeters, mL.


Are kilograms usually used to measure volume?

False. Kilograms measure mass. Liters measure volume.

Related questions

What is the largest and smallest volume your graduated cylinder can measure?

The answer depends on the cylinder.


What unit can mass and volume both can be measured with?

There is no unit of measure, and no mechanical device, that can describe or measure both mass and volume.


What is graduated cyinder?

it's a device to measure volume in liquids


How do you find capacity?

It is necessary to measure the volume with an adequate device or geometrically.


What is an Eureca can device?

With an eureca can yiu can measure the volume of an unregular shaped object :)


What device is appropriate in measuring spherical objects?

calipers can measure its diameter and check for roundness. Water displacement can measure its volume.


What is the curvature in the device called that you look at to measure the liquid's volume?

The meniscus which refers to the crescent shape


What is the smallest metric measure of volume?

one yoctolitre (one septillionth of a litre: or 0.00000000000000000000000001 L )


What is an anapnograph?

An anapnograph is a variety of spirometer, a device used to measure the volume of air inspired and expired by the lungs.


What is the smallest liquid measure?

a milliliter(mL) is the SI unit of volume and is a good measurement for small amount of liquid


What do gallons measure?

Sure, gallon is a measure of volume; you can measure or calculate the volume of a person.Sure, gallon is a measure of volume; you can measure or calculate the volume of a person.Sure, gallon is a measure of volume; you can measure or calculate the volume of a person.Sure, gallon is a measure of volume; you can measure or calculate the volume of a person.


What is a a beaker used for?

To measure volume