Mass and Volume

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What is mass?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, usually measured in kilograms or grams.

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What is volume?

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Volume is the amount of space an object occupies, usually measured in liters or cubic centimeters.

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What tool do you use to measure liquid volume?

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A graduated cylinder is used to measure liquid volume.

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How do you calculate the total mass of two objects?

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Add the mass of the first object to the mass of the second object.

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If a crate holds 140 kilograms of potatoes and 132 kilograms of carrots, what is the total mass?

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272 kilograms.

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What is the formula for calculating 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 in liquids?

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Milliliters (mL) or liters (L).

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How do you find the weight of an object if you know the total weight and the weight of one part?

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Subtract the weight of the known part from the total weight.

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If a sack of onions weighs 49 kilograms and the total weight of two sacks is 83 kilograms, what is the weight of the other sack?

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34 kilograms.

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What is the volume of water if it fills a graduated cylinder to the 15mL mark?

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15mL.