I utilized the vernier caliper to find the length, width, and height of the various blocks.
Conclusion: The results of the measurements compare adequately to the accepted values of the densities of the blocks. The errors associated with each measurement differ depending on the measurement being conducted. For instance, length, width, and height could be measured incorrectly due to an inaccurate reading of the vernier caliper. The mass of the object could be erroneous because there is a possibility of forgetting to unlock the electronic scale before placing the block on or the scale could not be set to zero. The source of error that contributes most to the results is an inaccurate reading of the vernier caliper, since this is a judgement by each individual and the electronic scale is much more precise. To achieve better results, make sure to know how to correctly read the vernier caliper and that the electronic scale is unlocked, if it contains a lock, and that it is set to zero. The Density Lab helps students learn how to correctly use a vernier caliper, electronic scale, and how to calculate density, percent error, and percent uncertainty.