Volume Basics

Front

What is volume?

Back

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

Front

How do you calculate the volume of a rectangular prism?

Back

Volume = length × width × height.

Front

What is a unit cube?

Back

A unit cube is a cube with a length, width, and height of 1 unit.

Front

What is the volume of a cube with a side length of 2 units?

Back

Volume = 2 × 2 × 2 = 8 cubic units.

Front

What is the formula for the volume of a cylinder?

Back

Volume = π × radius² × height.

Front

What is the volume of a cylinder with a radius of 2 units and a height of 3 units using 3.14 for π?

Back

Volume = 3.14 × 2² × 3 = 37.68 cubic units.

Front

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

Back

Volume = 2 × 3 × 4 = 24 cubic units.

Front

What is the difference between cubic units and square units?

Back

Cubic units measure volume (3D), while square units measure area (2D).

Front

What shape has a volume of 0?

Back

A shape with no dimensions, such as a point, has a volume of 0.

Front

What is the volume of an ice cube with each side measuring 2 inches?

Back

Volume = 2 × 2 × 2 = 8 cubic inches.