Volume: Rectangular Prisms

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What is volume?

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Volume is the amount of space that a substance or object occupies, measured in cubic units.

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What is a rectangular prism?

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A rectangular prism is a three-dimensional shape with six rectangular faces, where opposite faces are equal.

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How do you calculate the volume of a rectangular prism?

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Volume = length × width × height.

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What units are used to measure volume?

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Common units for volume include cubic centimeters (cm³), cubic inches (in³), and cubic feet (ft³).

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If a rectangular prism has a length of 4 cm, a width of 3 cm, and a height of 2 cm, what is its volume?

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24 cm³.

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What is the volume of a rectangular prism with dimensions 5 in, 4 in, and 3 in?

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60 in³.

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If the volume of a rectangular prism is 48 cm³ and the height is 4 cm, what is the area of the base?

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12 cm² (Area of base = Volume ÷ Height).

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What is the volume of a rectangular prism with a length of 10 ft, width of 2 ft, and height of 5 ft?

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100 ft³.

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If a rectangular prism has a volume of 36 in³ and a height of 3 in, what is the length if the width is 2 in?

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6 in (Volume = length × width × height).

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What is the relationship between volume and capacity?

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Volume refers to the space an object occupies, while capacity refers to the amount a container can hold.