Describe how you can you use a graduated cylinder to measure the volume of an irregular object

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15 February, 14:16

Describe how you can you use a graduated cylinder to measure the volume of an irregular object

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Answer:Place the graduated cylinder on a flat surface and view the height of the liquid in the cylinder with your eyes directly level with the liquid. The liquid will tend to curve downward. This curve is called the meniscus. Always read the measurement at the bottom of the meniscus.