Why is it necessary to measure the mass of a solid before measuring its volume using a measuring cylinder or eureka can?

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The mass of the solid is to be measured first otherwise the object would have an additional mass of water
As many pores of solid can soak water inside it and increase its mass.

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Why is it necessary to measure the mass of a solid before measuring its volume using a measuring cylinder or eureka can?

The mass of the solid is to be measured first otherwise the object would have an additional mass of water As many pores of solid can soak water inside it and increase its mass.

The mass of the solid is to be measured first otherwise the object would have an additional mass of water
As many pores of solid can soak water inside it and increase its mass.