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| triple beam balance | used to measure the mass of solid objects |
| graduated cylinder | used to measure the volume of liquids in mL or L |
| test tube | a long, narrow type of glassware in which liquids can be stored & heated |
| beaker | a type of glassware that has a flat, broad base & can be used to store liquids, heat liquids, & measure the volume of liquids |
| measuring cup | used to measure the volume, or amount of liquid; it has a handle & can measure in metric & U.S. system units |
| ruler, meter stick & tape measure | used to measure length, usually has 2 edges- one that measures in metric & one that measures in U.S. system units |
| spring scale | used to measure the weight of an object; it has a hook at the end of the scale to attach objects |
| compass | a tool that detects magnetic fields |
| microscope | used to view objects that are too small to be seen with the naked eye, such as cells |
| binoculars | used for seeing objects that are distant, but not as far away as space |
| hand lens | used to look at objects up close, it makes pbjects appear larger |
| telescope | used to view objects that are very far away, such as planets & moons |
| stopwatch | used to measre time in seconds & minutes |
| thermometer | used to measure temperature |
