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What is the definition of volume?

The measure of the height, width, and depth of an object

The length (cubed) interrelated with the region in three-dimensional space

The capacity of a container, i.e., the amount of fluid it can hold (correct)

The measure of the amount of space a container displaces

How were volumes measured in ancient times?

Using standardized containers

Using similar-shaped natural containers (correct)

By calculating with integral calculus

By comparing to modern SI derived units

What is the precision range of volume measurements in the ancient period?

$10–50$ mL ($0.3–2$ US fl oz; $0.4–2$ imp fl oz) (correct)

$100–500$ mL ($3–20$ US fl oz; $4–20$ imp fl oz)

$500–1000$ mL ($20–40$ US fl oz; $20–40$ imp fl oz)

$1–10$ mL ($0.03–0.4$ US fl oz; $0.04–0.4$ imp fl oz)

How are volumes of simple three-dimensional shapes calculated?

By applying arithmetic formulas Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of zero-, one-, and two-dimensional objects in terms of volume?

$0$ volume for zero-dimensional, no volume for one- and two-dimensional objects Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating the volume of a prism?

Volume of a prism = Area of the cross section x Height Signup and view all the answers

What are the units commonly used to measure volume in the metric system?

Cubic centimetres ($cm^3$) Signup and view all the answers

If a rectangular prism has dimensions of length $5$ cm, width $3$ cm, and height $4$ cm, what is its volume?

$60$ cm$^3$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the volume of a cube with side length $7$ cm?

$343$ cm$^3$ Signup and view all the answers

If a rectangular prism has a volume of $1000cm^3$, and its length and width are both $10cm$, what is its height?

$50cm$ Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Measuring Volume

Volume is the amount of three-dimensional space that an object occupies
Ancient civilizations utilized various methods for measuring volume, including:
- Using standardized containers of known capacity
- Employing grains, seeds, or liquids as volume units
The accuracy of these methods varied significantly, often with a margin of error exceeding 10%

Calculating Volume

Zero-dimensional objects (points) have no volume.
One-dimensional objects (lines) have no volume.
Two-dimensional objects (shapes) have no volume.
The volume of a prism is calculated by multiplying the area of its base by its height.
The formula for calculating the volume of a prism is: V = Bh where, B is the area of the base, and h is the height.

Volume Units

The metric system commonly uses cubic meters (m3) and cubic centimeters (cm3) as volume units.

Example Calculations

The volume of a rectangular prism with length 5 cm, width 3 cm, and height 4 cm is 60 cm3 (5 cm x 3 cm x 4 cm = 60 cm3).
The volume of a cube with side length 7 cm is 343 cm3 (7 cm x 7 cm x 7 cm = 343 cm3).
If a rectangular prism has a volume of 1000 cm3, length of 10 cm, and width of 10 cm, its height is 10 cm (1000 cm3 / (10 cm x 10 cm) = 10 cm).

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Test your knowledge about the measurement of volume in three-dimensional space using SI derived units and various imperial or US customary units. Understand the interrelation between volume and length, as well as the capacity of containers to hold fluid.