4.7 Volumes of Prisms and Cylinders

Front

What is the formula for the volume of a rectangular prism?

Back

Volume = length × width × height.

Front

What is the formula for the volume of a cylinder?

Back

Volume = π × radius² × height.

Front

What is the formula for the volume of a triangular prism?

Back

Volume = (base area) × height.

Front

Define volume in the context of geometry.

Back

Volume is the amount of space an object occupies.

Front

What units are used to measure volume?

Back

Cubic units (e.g., cubic meters, cubic centimeters, cubic yards).

Front

How do you find the base area of a triangle?

Back

Base Area = (1/2) × base × height.

Front

If a rectangular prism has dimensions 5 yd, 4 yd, and 3 yd, what is its volume?

Back

Volume = 5 × 4 × 3 = 60 yd³.

Front

What is the volume of a cylinder with a radius of 3 cm and a height of 5 cm?

Back

Volume = π × (3)² × 5 ≈ 141.37 cm³.

Front

How do you round the volume of a solid to the nearest whole number?

Back

Look at the first decimal place; if it's 5 or more, round up.

Front

What is the volume of a prism with a base area of 10 cm² and a height of 8 cm?

Back

Volume = 10 × 8 = 80 cm³.