Rectangular Prism Volume

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What is a rectangular prism?

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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 is the unit of measurement for volume?

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Cubic units, such as cubic centimeters (cm³), cubic meters (m³), or cubic feet (ft³).

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If a rectangular prism 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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60 cubic centimeters (5 cm × 4 cm × 3 cm = 60 cm³).

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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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 2 ft?

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40 cubic feet (10 ft × 2 ft × 2 ft = 40 ft³).

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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What happens to the volume if you double the height of a rectangular prism?

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The volume also doubles, since volume is directly proportional to height.

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What is the volume of a rectangular prism with a length of 6 in, width of 2 in, and height of 2 in?

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24 cubic inches (6 in × 2 in × 2 in = 24 in³).

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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If the volume of a rectangular prism is 48 cm³ and the length is 4 cm, what is the height if the width is 3 cm?

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The height is 4 cm (Volume = length × width × height; 48 = 4 × 3 × height).

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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What is the relationship between the dimensions of a rectangular prism and its volume?

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The volume increases as any of the dimensions (length, width, height) increase.

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Can a rectangular prism have a volume of zero?

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Yes, if any dimension (length, width, or height) is zero, the volume will be zero.

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