Question

This graduated cylinder is being used to measure an amount of a liquid. The numbers represent milliliters. What is the most precise measurement of the volume of this liquid? 37.0 ml 37.1 ml 37.2 ml 37.3 ml

Answer 1

37.1 ml

Step-by-step explanation:

a graduated cylinder's measurement is taken at the bottom of the meniscus

Answer 2

37.1 mL

Step-by-step explanation:

To accurately read the measurement using a cylinder, we read the measurement at the meniscus i.e measurement under the curve as shown in the diagram above.

The meniscus i.e the measurement under the curve as shown above is 37.1 mL.

Therefore, the volume of the liquid as obtained from the cylinder is 37.1 mL