Volume 5.MD.4

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What is volume?

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Volume is the amount of space an object occupies, measured in cubic units.

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

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What is a cubic unit?

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A cubic unit is a measurement of volume that represents a cube with sides of one unit length.

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If a box 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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Volume = 4 cm × 3 cm × 2 cm = 24 cm³.

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What is the formula for the volume of a cube?

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Volume = side × side × side (or side³).

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How does changing the dimensions of a rectangular prism affect its volume?

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Increasing any dimension (length, width, or height) will increase the volume, while decreasing any dimension will decrease the volume.

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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 of liquid a container can hold.

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What is a real-world example of measuring volume?

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Measuring the volume of water in a swimming pool or the amount of sand in a sandbox.

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How do you 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.