5th grade volume flashcard

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What is volume?

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Volume is the amount of space that a substance (solid, liquid, gas) occupies, measured in cubic units.

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How do you calculate the volume of a rectangular prism?

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Volume = length × width × height.

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What is the volume of a cube with a side length of 3 inches?

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Volume = 3 inches × 3 inches × 3 inches = 27 cubic inches.

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If a box has a length of 5 cm, a width of 4 cm, and a height of 2 cm, what is its volume?

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Volume = 5 cm × 4 cm × 2 cm = 40 cubic cm.

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What units are used to measure volume?

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Common units for volume include cubic centimeters (cm³), cubic meters (m³), liters (L), and gallons.

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What is the volume of a cylinder with a radius of 2 inches and a height of 5 inches?

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Volume = π × radius² × height = π × (2 inches)² × 5 inches ≈ 62.83 cubic inches.

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What is the formula for the volume of a sphere?

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Volume = (4/3) × π × radius³.

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How do you find the volume of an irregular shape?

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Use the water displacement method: submerge the object in water and measure the volume of water displaced.

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

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Volume = 4 inches × 3 inches × 2 inches = 24 cubic inches.

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If a container holds 150 liters of water, what is its volume in cubic centimeters?

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1 liter = 1000 cubic centimeters, so 150 liters = 150,000 cubic centimeters.