Volume of shapes

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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 the formula for finding the volume of a rectangular prism?

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Volume = length × width × height.

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What is the unit of measurement for volume?

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Common units for volume include cubic centimeters (cm³), liters (L), and cubic meters (m³).

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How do you find the volume of a cube?

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Volume of a cube = side length × side length × side length (or side³).

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What is the volume of a cylinder?

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Volume = π × radius² × height.

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If a box has a length of 5 cm, a width of 4 cm, and a height of 3 cm, what is its volume?

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Volume = 5 cm × 4 cm × 3 cm = 60 cm³.

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What is the volume of a sphere?

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Volume = (4/3) × π × radius³.

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How can we find the volume of irregular shapes?

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Use water displacement method: submerge the object in water and measure the volume of water displaced.

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What is the volume of a cone?

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Volume = (1/3) × π × radius² × height.

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If a cylinder has a radius of 3 cm and a height of 5 cm, what is its volume?

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Volume = π × (3 cm)² × 5 cm = 45π cm³.