Mass and Volume

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What is mass?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, usually measured in kilograms or grams.

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What is volume?

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Volume is the amount of space an object occupies, usually measured in liters or cubic centimeters.

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What tool measures liquid volume?

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Graduated cylinder.

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What is the unit of mass in the metric system?

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Kilogram (kg).

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What is the unit of volume in the metric system?

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Liter (L) or cubic centimeter (cm³).

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How do you find the volume of a rectangular prism?

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Multiply length × width × height.

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.

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What is a beaker used for?

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A beaker is used to hold and measure liquids.

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If a rock has a volume of 10 cm³, what does that mean?

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It means the rock occupies a space of 10 cubic centimeters.

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How can you measure the volume of an irregular object?

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By using the water displacement method.