Composite Figure Volume

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What is a composite figure?

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A composite figure is a shape that is made up of two or more simple geometric shapes, such as rectangles, triangles, and circles.

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How do you find the volume of a composite figure?

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To find the volume of a composite figure, calculate the volume of each simple shape separately and then add them together.

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What is volume?

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

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What units are used to measure volume?

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

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What is the formula for the volume of a rectangular prism?

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The volume of a rectangular prism is calculated using the formula: Volume = length × width × height.

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If a rectangular prism has a length of 4 cm, a width of 3 cm, and a height of 2 cm, what is its volume?

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The volume is 24 cubic centimeters (4 cm × 3 cm × 2 cm = 24 cm³).

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What is the volume of a cube with a side length of 5 cm?

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The volume of a cube is calculated using the formula: Volume = side × side × side. So, the volume is 125 cubic centimeters (5 cm × 5 cm × 5 cm = 125 cm³).

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What is the volume of a cylinder with a radius of 3 cm and a height of 5 cm?

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The volume of a cylinder is calculated using the formula: Volume = π × radius² × height. So, the volume is approximately 28.27 cubic centimeters.

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What is the relationship between volume and unit cubes?

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The volume of a solid figure can be thought of as the number of unit cubes that can fit inside it.

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How do you convert cubic inches to cubic centimeters?

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To convert cubic inches to cubic centimeters, multiply the volume in cubic inches by 16.387.