Physics GCSE
Meniscus
What Meniscus means in Physics GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Meniscus
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Reference: OCR
The point at which a measuring cylinder is read for volume, in cm³ or ml.
Topics that use Meniscus
- Energy (OCR GCSE)
Related terms
- Accuracy
- Area
- Measurement of energy transfer
- Safe handling of energy-measuring equipment
- Selection of appropriate measuring apparatus
- significant figures
- Calculation of work done from force and distance
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