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Which of the following laboratory tools would be most appropriate for determining the volume of an irregular shape?

A.) ruler
B.) triple beam balance
C.) graduated cylinder
D.) triple beam balance and graduated cylinder

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Answer:

GRADUATED CYLINDER................

Step-by-step explanation:

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For an irregularly shaped objects, we use a GRADUATED CYLINDER to determine its volume by water displacement method. We fill the glassware first with water then measure the volume. Next, drop the object and read off the new volume. Calculate the difference between the volumes. 
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