Volume of Irregular Objects Lab Questions

Front

Which object had the greatest volume: eraser, golf ball, small marble, or big marble?

Back

Golf ball

Front

Which object had the lowest volume: eraser, golf ball, small marble, or big marble?

Back

Eraser

Front

What tool can be used to find the volume of a regular solid?

Back

Ruler

Front

The name of the curve a liquid makes when it is in a container is called a _____?

Back

Meniscus

Front

What unit is used when measuring the volume of an irregular solid?

Back

Cubic centimeter (cm³)

Front

What is the formula for calculating the volume of a cube?

Back

Volume = side × side × side

Front

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

Back

Volume = length × width × height

Front

What is the difference between regular and irregular objects in terms of volume measurement?

Back

Regular objects have a defined shape and can be measured using formulas; irregular objects require water displacement.

Front

How do you measure the volume of an irregular object using water displacement?

Back

Submerge the object in water and measure the change in water level.

Front

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

Back

Volume = π × radius² × height = π × 3² × 5 = 45π cm³