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Figure 4 Measuring volume using a beaker

The picture in Figure 4 shows a boy measuring the volume of

water using a beaker. Besides him is a girl holding a beaker
waiting to measure the volume of water in the basin.

Activity 4 Measuring volume

Materials a half litre beaker, water and a basin

Procedure

(i) Measure water using the beaker and pour it into the basin.

(ii) Let another pupil measure the volume of water that
you have measured using the beaker.

Observation

Is there any difference? Give reasons for your answer.

Results of the measurements cannot change even if two
different people are involved in taking standard measurements.
Standard units which are used to measure volume include
quarter a litre, half a litre and a litre. These units are used to

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