WAEC Physics 2016 Objective — Question 2
Question 2 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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2. A student measures the volume of a liquid using a measuring cylinder. What else needs to be measured by the student in order to determine the density of the liquid? A. Depth of the liquid in the cylinder B. Mass of the cylinder C. Mass of the liquid D. Temperature of the liquid
- A. Depth of the liquid in the cylinder
- B. Mass of the cylinder
- C. Mass of the liquidCorrect
- D. Temperature of the liquid
Explanation
Density = mass/volume; the student already has the volume, so the mass of the liquid must also be measured to get density.
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