Foundation Science Primary 4 Matter

Jun Jie placed a small stone into a 500ml measuring cylinder containing 200ml of water. The water level rose to 230ml. What does this tell him about the stone?

A The stone occupies no space.
B The stone has a volume of 30cm³.
C The stone has a volume of 230cm³.
D The stone has a mass of 30g.
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Step 1: The increase in water level is equal to the volume of the submerged object. Step [2-9]: Volume = 230ml - 200ml = 30ml. Step [2-9]: Since 1ml = 1cm³, the volume is 30cm³.

Correct answer: The stone has a volume of 30cm³.

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