A geologist needs to determine the volume of a small, irregularly shaped mineral specimen. Only a ruler and a measuring cylinder, partially filled with water, are available. To determine the volume, which apparatus should the geologist use?
both the measuring cylinder and the ruler
neither the measuring cylinder nor the ruler
the measuring cylinder only
the ruler only
164 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics Physical quantities and measurement techniques, covering Physical quantities and measurement techniques. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.