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What is the the bottom of a curved line in a graduated cylinder?
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∙ 15y ago
The "bottom of a curved line" made by the liquid in a graduated cylinder could be called the "measuring line" or "reference line" in the application of that piece of labratory equipment. The curved surface of the liquid itself is called the meniscus, and we look to the bottom of the meniscus to make our reading as to the volume of the liquid in the graduated cylinder. The liquid in the cylinder "grabs" the sides of the cylinder and "pulls itself up" just a bit, and that creates the curve in the surface of the liquid. And that curve, the meniscus (which is from the Greek word for crescent), leaves us with a problem: where do we "read" the volume marked off by the graduations along the side of the cylinder? And the answer is, "At the bottom of the meniscus."
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∙ 8y agoIt is called the meniscus.
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What is a curved line graph called?
nonlinear line
How do you draw a curved line on a graph from the equation?
i dont think there is such thing as the equation of a curved line the closest is probably a (hyperbola, ellipse, or parabola) with a restriction making it look like a curved line but it would be very complicated
Is a curved line linear?
No, "linear" means in a straight line.
Why don't all the points fall exactly on the curved line on a line graph?
You don't say what the curved line is so it is impossible to say. Is it a case of insufficient accuracy of measurement?
What is an arc in geometry?
Basically, a curved line.
What is the curved line that forms when water is in a graduated cylinder?
This line is called the meniscus.
How do you use measuring cylinder?
A graduated cylinder is used to measure liquid volume in milliliters, mL. When you place a liquid into a glass graduated cylinder, you will see that the "line" at the top of the column of liquid is actually curved downward. This is called the meniscus. When you measure the liquid volume, you record the volume in mL at the bottom of the meniscus.
Uses of a graduated cylinder?
1. Look at the liquid at eye level 2. Measure from the meniscus (the curved line at the surface of the liquid) 3. Be sure to measure your intervals (the value of each measurement line on the cylinder)
What is a meniscus why it necessary to know about it when measuring liquids?
The meniscus is the concave line of liquid that forms in a graduated cylinder (measuring volume) due to that liquid's adhesion (the tendency to want to stick to other things). When measuring a liquid's volume in a graduated cylinder, you read the volume from the bottom of the meniscus. Therefore, the meniscus does not measure anything, it is where you measure a liquid's volume from.
What is the line on the graduated cylinder called?
meniscus
On a hot day a student observes water drops on the outside of a bottle of cold water. Explain this observation in terms of the concept of thermal energy.?
Use the water displacement method. You need a graduated cylinder and some water. Fill the graduated cylinder with enough water so that when you place the rock in the graduated cylinder it will cover the rock. Read the meniscus (the slightly curved line of the water) at eye level. Record your measurement of the water in the graduated cylinder (in mL). Place the rock in the graduated cylinder and record your new measurement of the water line, again at eye level. Subtract the original measurement from the new one to get the volume of the rock.
Why are there lines on a graduated cylinder?
calibration mark
On a graduated cylinder what does each line represent?
dodo
Which is the most accurate way to read graduated cylinder?
at the bottom of the meniscus
What does a curved line look like?
A curved line is a line that is curved.
What is used for graduated cylinder?
A graduated cylinder is a piece of laboratory glassware used to accurately measure out volumes of chemicals for use in reactions. They are generally more accurate and precise for this purpose than beakers or erlenmeyer flasks, although not as precise as a volumetric flask or volumetric pipet. They come in a variety of sizes for different volumes, typically 10 ml, 25 ml, 50 ml, or 100 ml and up to as large as 1 or 2 liters. Determine the volume contained in a graduated cylinder by reading the bottom of the meniscus at eye level.
What bottom of the liquid line in a cylinder is called?
its called a meniscus
