Volume Pretest

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What is volume?

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Volume is the amount of space an object occupies, measured in cubic units.

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How do you calculate the volume of a rectangular prism?

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To find the volume of a rectangular prism, multiply the length, width, and height: Volume = length x width x height.

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What units are used to measure volume?

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Common units for measuring volume include cubic centimeters (cm³), cubic inches (in³), and liters.

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What is the volume of a prism with a length of 3 in, width of 2 in, and height of 4 in?

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Volume = 3 in x 2 in x 4 in = 24 cubic inches.

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If a box has a volume of 12 cubic cm, what could be its dimensions?

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Possible dimensions could be 2 cm x 3 cm x 2 cm.

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What is the formula for the volume of a cube?

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Volume of a cube = side length x side length x side length.

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

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Volume = 2 cm x 2 cm x 2 cm = 8 cubic cm.

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How does changing the height of a prism affect its volume?

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Increasing the height of a prism increases its volume, while decreasing the height decreases its volume.

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What is the volume of a prism with a base area of 5 cm² and a height of 3 cm?

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Volume = base area x height = 5 cm² x 3 cm = 15 cubic cm.

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What is the relationship between volume and capacity?

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Volume refers to the space an object occupies, while capacity refers to the amount of substance (like liquid) a container can hold.