10th Grade Physical Science Core Labs

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Purpose:
To practice measuring lengths accurately, practice measuring mass accurately, and use density calculations in determining volume of substance.

Summary:
Students calculate the thickness of aluminum foil using density calculations.
thickness = mass/length x width x density

Objectives Links:
1: B. SI

Process Skills Checklist

Materials:

• aluminum foil
• ruler
• scissors
• triple beam balance

Safety Concerns:
Practice safety with scissors

Revision Date:
November 2001