Volume: Rectangular Prisms

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What is volume?

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Volume is the amount of space occupied by a three-dimensional object, measured in cubic units.

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What is a rectangular prism?

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A rectangular prism is 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 are cubic units?

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Cubic units are units used to measure volume, such as cubic centimeters (cm³), cubic meters (m³), and cubic inches (in³).

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What is the volume of a prism with a length of 5 cm, width of 4 cm, and height of 3 cm?

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Volume = 5 cm × 4 cm × 3 cm = 60 cm³.

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If a rectangular prism has a volume of 100 cm³ and a height of 5 cm, what is the area of the base?

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Area of the base = Volume ÷ height = 100 cm³ ÷ 5 cm = 20 cm².

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What is the volume of a rectangular prism with dimensions 2 m, 3 m, and 4 m?

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Volume = 2 m × 3 m × 4 m = 24 m³.

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What is the difference between volume and surface area?

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Volume measures the space inside a shape, while surface area measures the total area of the shape's outer surfaces.

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What is the volume of a rectangular prism with a length of 10 in, width of 2 in, and height of 3 in?

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Volume = 10 in × 2 in × 3 in = 60 in³.

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If a box has a volume of 48 cubic feet and a height of 4 feet, what is the area of the base?

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Area of the base = Volume ÷ height = 48 ft³ ÷ 4 ft = 12 ft².

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