Weight and Capacity

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What is capacity?

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Capacity is the maximum amount that a container can hold, usually measured in units like cups, liters, or gallons.

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What unit would you use to measure the capacity of a coffee mug?

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Cups.

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What is weight?

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Weight measures the heaviness of an object.

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Which unit is commonly used to measure the weight of a tiger?

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Pounds.

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What unit would you use to measure the weight of a bag of apples?

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Pounds.

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What weighs about 1 pound?

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A book.

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What is the difference between weight and capacity?

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Weight measures how heavy something is, while capacity measures how much space something occupies.

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What is a common unit for measuring capacity in cooking?

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Cups.

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If a container can hold 2 liters, what is its capacity?

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2 liters.

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What is the weight of an average 3rd grade student?

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About 50-70 pounds.