Calculating Volume of Rectangular Prisms

This video tutorial explains how to calculate the volume of a rectangular prism. It begins by introducing the concept and defining the dimensions: length, width, and height. The tutorial then demonstrates the calculation process by multiplying these dimensions and discusses the resulting units, emphasizing the use of cubic inches. The example provided uses specific measurements to illustrate the calculation, resulting in a volume of 160 cubic inches.

What is the main topic discussed in the video?

• Calculating the area of a circle

• Understanding the properties of triangles

• Calculating the volume of a rectangular prism

• Finding the perimeter of a square

Which shape is used as an example in the video?

• Cylinder

• Cone

• Sphere

• Rectangular prism

What is the length of the rectangular prism in the example?

• 10 inches

• 8 inches

• 5 inches

• 4 inches

How do you calculate the volume of a rectangular prism?

• Subtract the width from the length

• Multiply the length, width, and height

• Add the length, width, and height

• Divide the height by the width

What are the units of the volume in the example?

• Inches

• Cubic inches

• Square inches

• Inches per second

What is the calculated volume of the rectangular prism in the example?

• 100 cubic inches

• 120 cubic inches

• 200 cubic inches

• 160 cubic inches