With and Without Objects

Worksheet Description

This worksheet features four pairs of graduated cylinders. Each pair shows a graduated cylinder before and after an object has been submerged in the liquid, causing the water level to rise. Students are prompted to calculate the volume of the object by noting the initial liquid level and the final level after the object’s submersion. The worksheet provides spaces for students to write down these measurements and calculate the volume of each object based on the displacement of the liquid.

The worksheet is teaching students about the principle of volume displacement, a method used to measure the volume of irregularly shaped objects. By observing the rise in water level when an object is submerged, students can determine the object’s volume, which is equal to the volume of water displaced. This exercise not only reinforces the practical application of this principle but also encourages precision in reading measurements and performing calculations. It is an essential activity for understanding concepts in physics and engineering where the volume of irregular objects often needs to be determined.