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phoebe wants to measure the volume of a small, irregularly shaped rock.…

Question

phoebe wants to measure the volume of a small, irregularly shaped rock. which of the following instruments would be best for phoebe to use? a (thermometer) b (ruler) c (triple beam balance) d (graduated cylinder)

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

A thermometer measures temperature, a ruler measures length, a triple - beam balance measures mass. A graduated cylinder can be used to measure the volume of an irregularly - shaped object by the displacement method. When the object is submerged in water in the graduated cylinder, the change in water level indicates the volume of the object.

Answer:

D. Graduated cylinder