Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Physical quantities and measurement techniques

Physical quantities and measurement techniques — practice question

A measuring cylinder holds $10\,\text{cm}^3$ of water. A piece of steel is placed into the measuring cylinder until it is completely under the water. The reading on the cylinder rises to $12\,\text{cm}^3$. A second piece of steel is then placed into the measuring cylinder and it is also completely submerged. The reading rises to $15\,\text{cm}^3$. Which row gives the volumes of the two pieces of steel?

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