what is.. the modem system of units used by scientists?
what is.. the curved surface of a liquid?
what is.. a process used to find the volume of an irregularly shaped object?
(1) S. I. (International scientific)
(2) meniscus
(3) total immersion (liquid displacement)
The SI set pf units is now the accepted set.
The curved surface of a liquid is called the meniscus.
One process to determine the volume of an irregularly shaped object is to displace a liquid, usually water.
To answer these questions:
1) The modem system of units used by scientists is known as the SI system, which stands for International System of Units (Système International d'Unités in French). The SI system is a standardized system of measurement that is widely used in scientific research and globally accepted. It provides a consistent and coherent framework for measuring physical quantities such as length, mass, time, temperature, etc.
2) The curved surface of a liquid, typically seen in a narrow tube or container, is called the meniscus. When a liquid is placed in a container with a small opening, such as a graduated cylinder or test tube, the surface of the liquid curves due to the intermolecular forces between the liquid and the container. The shape of the meniscus can either be concave or convex, depending on various factors such as the properties of the liquid and the container.
3) A process commonly used to find the volume of an irregularly shaped object is called total immersion or liquid displacement. This method involves placing the object into a container filled with a liquid and measuring the change in liquid volume. By measuring the initial volume of the liquid, then immersing the object and measuring the final volume, the difference between the two volumes provides the volume of the object. This technique is particularly useful for objects that cannot be easily measured using traditional methods such as rulers or calipers. Water is often the liquid of choice for its availability and low cost, but other liquids can also be used depending on the requirements of the specific experiment or application.