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Describe how the meniscus is used to read volume measurements on a graduated cylinder

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The liquid in a graduated cylinder curves up at the edge where the liquid meets the wall of the cylinder. This curve in the liquid is called the meniscus and is used to determine the volume of liquid in a graduated cylinder by observing the measurement tick closest to the bottom of the meniscus.
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Answer:Tthe liquid in a graduated cylinder curves up at the edge where the liquid meets the wall of the cylinder. This curve in the liquid is called the meniscus and is used to determiine the volume of liquid in a graduated cylinder by observing the measurement tick closest to the bottom of the meniscus.

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