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Paper 3 structured question: Experimental design

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Measuring equipment in a laboratory setting.

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Laboratory Measuring Equipment

In a laboratory, various equipment is used to measure different quantities. For example, a stopwatch is used for time, a thermometer for temperature, a balance for mass, and a burette for liquid volume.

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    Identify List three pieces of equipment used for measuring volume in a laboratory.

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Measuring Instruments

Different instruments are used in scientific experiments to obtain accurate measurements. Each instrument has a specific function and is essential for data collection.

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    Explain Why is it important to use the correct measuring equipment in experiments?

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