Volume of prisms

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What is the formula to calculate the volume of a rectangular prism?

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V = Lwh (Volume = Length x Width x Height)

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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What is the volume of a prism with a length of 15 inches, width of 9 inches, and height of 5 inches?

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675 cubic inches

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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What does the term 'volume' refer to in geometry?

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The amount of space inside a three-dimensional figure.

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If a rectangular prism has a height of 5 inches, how many 1-inch cubes can fit in that height?

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5 cubes

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CCSS.5.MD.C.3A

CCSS.5.MD.C.3B

CCSS.5.MD.C.4

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What is the relationship between the dimensions of a prism and its volume?

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The volume is directly proportional to the length, width, and height.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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What is the unit of measurement for volume?

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Cubic inches, cubic centimeters, liters, etc.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.2

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How do you find the volume of a prism with a square base?

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Use the formula V = L^2h (Volume = Length^2 x Height)

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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What is the volume of a prism with a base area of 20 square inches and a height of 3 inches?

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60 cubic inches (Volume = Base Area x Height)

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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What is the difference between area and volume?

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Area measures the surface of a 2D shape, while volume measures the space inside a 3D shape.

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Can the volume of a prism be negative?

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No, volume is always a non-negative value.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6