Question

To measure the volume of an irregular solid which dissolves in water, we use ………instead of water.

Answer 1

The volume of irregular solids:

1. The volume of irregular solids is found by the method known as displacement of liquid.
2. According to this method, when a solid is immersed in water, the volume of displaced liquid is equal to the volume of the solid.
3. To measure the volume of an irregular solid which dissolves in water, we use kerosene instead of water.