A student wishes to measure accurately the volume of approximately 75 cm3 of water. She has two measuring cylinders: a larger one that can hold 250 cm3, and a smaller one that can hold 100 cm3. The water forms a concave meniscus where it touches the glass.
Which cylinder and which water level does the student use to ensure the most accurate result?
Larger cylinder and bottom of meniscus
Larger cylinder and top of meniscus
Smaller cylinder and bottom of meniscus
Smaller cylinder and top of meniscus
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