Tools, Technology, and Measurement Answers

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Eleanor wants to show her class a comparison of melting rates between two different solids when heat is applied. Why would a graph be more suitable than a table to show her data?

A
Graphs better illustrate precise data points.
B
Graphs have data points with more significant figures.
C
Graphs better illustrate the comparison of two different data sets.
D
Graphs are better suited for numeric analysis.
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What is a caliper used for?

A
to make a precise measurement of volume
B
to make a temperature measurement with low precision
C
to make a volume measurement with low precision
D
to make a precise measurement of length
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Which tools should be used to record the most complete data about a gas?

A
a gas-collecting bottle and an electronic balance
B
a graduated cylinder and a thermometer
C
a manometer and a thermometer
D
an electronic balance and a manometer
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Silus wants to monitor the temperature of a reaction every 0.5 seconds for 30 minutes. He plans to generate a graph of the temperature values over time and insert the graph into a text document. Which pair of tools would be best for Silus to use?

A
a liquid-based thermometer and a graphing calculator
B
a liquid-based thermometer and a computer
C
an electronic temperature probe and a computer
D
an electronic temperature probe and a graphing calculator

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