Scientific Enquiry - Using scientific equipment for measurement

Measuring Length: We use a ruler or a tape measure to find how long or wide an object is. Common units include millimeters ($mm$), centimeters ($cm$), and meters ($m$).

Measuring Volume: We use a measuring cylinder or a beaker to find the amount of space a liquid takes up. We measure in milliliters ($ml$) and liters ($l$).

Reading the Meniscus: When measuring liquids in a cylinder, you must read the scale at the bottom of the curved surface of the liquid (the meniscus) at eye level.

Measuring Mass: We use a weighing scale or a balance to find how heavy an object is. Common units are grams ($g$) and kilograms ($kg$).

Measuring Temperature: We use a thermometer to measure how hot or cold an object is. The standard unit is degrees Celsius ($^\circ C$).

Measuring Time: We use a stopwatch or a clock to measure the duration of an event. Units include seconds ($s$), minutes ($min$), and hours ($h$).