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The volume of liquid in a cylinder is directly proportional to its height. And the height can easily be scaled and etched onto the side of a cylinder.

and fluid containers creates statics voltage as fluid moves inside of it. so there should not have corners ( it reseves static voltage) spark can create through the corners.

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Why is a cylinder the best shape for storing liquids?

For storing large numbers of containers I think a rectangular shape is more efficient because you can place them side by side with no wasted space between them like you would have with cylinders. I think it depends on how big the containers are (cylinders are easier to roll) and how much space you have, what type of liquid is to be stored etc. as to which shape would be best.


What soild figure best names the shape of a round unsharpened pencil?

It is a cylinder when not sharpen


What is the best piece of laboratory equipment to measure a 350 ml water?

A graduated cylinder would be the best piece of laboratory equipment to measure a 350 ml of water. It is designed with volume markings and is specifically used for accurate measurements of liquids.


Why are liquids stored in cylindrical containers analyze mathematical reason?

They sometime are and sometimes not. The milk that I buy is not in a cylindrical container. So the mathematical [logical] analysis of the question is that the premise is false and so the question is not valid. Having said that, a sphere is the most efficient shape in the sense that a spherical container required the smallest amount of container material (glass or plastic) for the largest volume of the liquid. However, a spherical container is not stable, and the liquid could spill out. The best stable shape is a cylinder.


What describes the bases of a cylinder?

A cylinder is best described as congruent on parallel planes or discs.

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Why is a cylinder the best shape for storing liquids?

For storing large numbers of containers I think a rectangular shape is more efficient because you can place them side by side with no wasted space between them like you would have with cylinders. I think it depends on how big the containers are (cylinders are easier to roll) and how much space you have, what type of liquid is to be stored etc. as to which shape would be best.


What best describes liquids?

Liquids are state of matter characterized by having a fixed volume but no fixed shape, taking the shape of their container. They have a definite volume and are able to flow. Liquids have particles that are close together but not as tightly packed as those in a solid.


What is the best shape for a rocket and why?

The best shape of a rocket is a cylinder with a cone at the top, because that form penetrates easily trough the wind!


What soild figure best names the shape of a round unsharpened pencil?

It is a cylinder when not sharpen


Why are bottles made in a cylinder shape?

Bottles are made to carry the most amount of liquid in the smallest volume. The best shape would be a cuboid but these have sharp corners, (Health & Safety), therefore the smallest shape which can hold the second most volume is a cylinder.


What property provides the best explains that solids are not liquids?

it is shape because if you have a liquid and you pour it on the table it dose not have a shape but if you dump ice cubes on the table you will end up with a liquid


What tools are best when measuring liquids in a lab?

A graduated cylinder is appropriate for "normal" quantities. You may need a micro pipette for very small quantities.


Which shape of aluminum foil is the best for holding 10 pennies without sinking the ball or boat?

Make a Submarine


Can a graduated cylinder be heated up?

It is not recommended to heat a graduated cylinder directly, as they are typically made of glass and can crack or shatter when exposed to high temperatures. It is best to use a proper heating device like a water bath or hot plate when heating liquids in a graduated cylinder.


Which set of properties best describes a solid?

A solid has a definite shape and volume, strong intermolecular forces, and particles that are closely packed and arranged in an organized manner. Unlike liquids and gases, solids maintain their shape and do not flow or take the shape of their container.


What item would best be used to most precisely measure the liquid?

A graduated cylinder would be the best item for measuring liquid with precision. It has clear volume markings and a narrow cylinder shape that allows for accurate readings of liquid volume.


What BEST describes the physical state of matter that has a fixed volume but takes the shape of its container- Semi-solid - Solid-- Gas or Liquid?

the state of mater that has a definite shape is solid. solid always have a definite shape. on the other hand liquids and gases do not have a definite shape. they take the shape of their container.