Volume of Regular & Irregular Figures

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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 find the volume of a rectangular prism?

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Multiply the length, width, and height: Volume = Length × Width × Height.

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What is the formula for the volume of a cube?

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Volume = Side × Side × Side (or Side³).

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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 cubic inches (in³).

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What is a composite figure?

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A composite figure is a shape made up of two or more simple shapes, like rectangles and triangles.

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How do you find the volume of a composite figure?

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Split the figure into known shapes, find the volume of each, and then add them together.

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What is the volume of a prism?

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The volume of a prism is the area of the base multiplied by the height of the prism.

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If a cube has a side length of 3 units, what is its volume?

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Volume = 3 × 3 × 3 = 27 cubic units.

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

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Volume = 2 × 3 × 4 = 24 in³.

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How can you visualize volume?

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You can visualize volume by imagining how many unit cubes can fit inside a shape.