Question

which piece of lab equipment measures the volume of a liquid?

a graduated cylinder

b triple beam balance

c electronic balance

d metric ruler

Explanation:

To determine which lab equipment measures liquid volume, we analyze each option:

• Option a: A graduated cylinder has markings for measuring the volume of liquids.
• Option b: A triple beam balance measures mass, not volume.
• Option c: An electronic balance also measures mass.
• Option d: A metric ruler measures length or distance.

So the graduated cylinder is used to measure liquid volume.

Answer:

a. graduated cylinder