3.MD.2 - Volume & Mass

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What is volume?

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Volume is the amount of space an object takes up. It is measured in cubic units.

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What is mass?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object. It is usually measured in grams or kilograms.

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How do you measure volume of a liquid?

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You can measure the volume of a liquid using a measuring cup or a graduated cylinder.

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What unit is commonly used to measure mass?

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Grams (g) and kilograms (kg) are commonly used to measure mass.

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What is the weight of an object?

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Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object, often measured in pounds or newtons.

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How many milliliters are in a liter?

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There are 1,000 milliliters in a liter.

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What is the mass of a typical pencil?

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A typical pencil has a mass of about 10 grams.

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Which is heavier: 1 kilogram of feathers or 1 kilogram of rocks?

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They weigh the same; both are 1 kilogram.

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What is the volume of a cube with sides of 2 cm?

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The volume is 8 cubic centimeters (2 cm x 2 cm x 2 cm).

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How do you find the mass of an object?

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You can find the mass of an object using a balance scale.