5th Grade Volume

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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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Volume = Length × Width × Height.

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

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Volume = 3 cm × 3 cm × 3 cm = 27 cm³.

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What units are used to measure volume?

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

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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 cm³.

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

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Volume = π × radius² × height = π × (2 cm)² × 5 cm ≈ 62.83 cm³.

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What is the difference between volume and surface area?

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Volume measures the space inside an object, while surface area measures the total area of the object's surface.

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How can you find the volume of an irregular shape?

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You can use water displacement: submerge the object in water and measure the volume of water displaced.

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What is the volume of a prism with a base area of 10 cm² and a height of 4 cm?

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Volume = Base Area × Height = 10 cm² × 4 cm = 40 cm³.

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If a cereal box has a volume of 288 in³, what does that mean?

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It means the box can hold 288 cubic inches of cereal.