Question

A graduated cylinder should be read at the top of the meniscus.

True

False

Answer 1

-- If it's Mercury in the graduated cylinder, then the statement is true.

-- If it's water in the graduated cylinder, then the statement is false.

Answer 2

Explained

Step-by-step explanation:

A graduated cylinder should be read at the top of the meniscus or the down of the meniscus purely depends upon the kind of liquid used. Water gives a concave meniscus whereas mercury gives a convex meniscus. The measurement should account for the meniscus. Measurement should be taken such that line we are reading must be even with center of the meniscus. From the above explanation we can

If it's Mercury in the graduated cylinder, then the statement is true.

If it's water in the graduated cylinder, then the statement is false.