Volume of Square Pyramids

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What is volume?

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Volume is the amount of space an object takes up.

Front

Which label would NOT be appropriate for volume?

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square miles

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What does the 'h' in the volume formula refer to?

Back

the height of the prism

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Calculate the volume of a square pyramid with a base of 12 yards and a height of 12 yards.

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576 yd³

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What is the formula for the volume of a square pyramid?

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Volume = (1/3) × base area × height.

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If the base area of a square pyramid is 25 cm² and the height is 9 cm, what is the volume?

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75 cm³

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What units are used to measure volume?

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Common units include cubic inches (in³), cubic centimeters (cm³), and cubic feet.

Front

How does the volume of a square pyramid compare to a rectangular prism with the same base area and height?

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The volume of the pyramid is one-third that of the prism.

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What is the volume of a square pyramid with a base side length of 4 inches and a height of 3 inches?

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Volume = (1/3) × (4 in × 4 in) × 3 in = 16 in³.

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If a square pyramid has a volume of 48 cm³ and a base area of 12 cm², what is its height?

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Height = (3 × Volume) / Base Area = (3 × 48 cm³) / 12 cm² = 12 cm.