Measuring Volume

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What is volume?

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Volume is the amount of space that a substance (solid, liquid, gas) occupies, typically measured in cubic units such as cm³ or mL.

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How is volume measured for liquids?

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Volume for liquids is typically measured using graduated cylinders or measuring cups, where the level of the liquid is read at the bottom of the meniscus.

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What is the meniscus?

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The meniscus is the curve at the surface of a liquid in a container, which is caused by surface tension. The correct reading is taken at the bottom of this curve.

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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 formula for calculating the volume of a cylinder?

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Volume = π × radius² × height.

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What is volume displacement?

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Volume displacement is a method used to measure the volume of an object by submerging it in a liquid and measuring the amount of liquid displaced.

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What units are commonly used to measure volume?

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Common units for measuring volume include cubic centimeters (cm³), milliliters (mL), and liters (L).

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How do you convert milliliters to cubic centimeters?

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1 mL is equal to 1 cm³, so the conversion is direct.

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What is the volume of a cube with a side length of 3 cm?

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Volume = side³ = 3 cm × 3 cm × 3 cm = 27 cm³.

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What is the volume of a sphere?

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Volume = (4/3) × π × radius³.