10 Questions
What is the definition of volume?
The capacity of a container, i.e., the amount of fluid it can hold
How were volumes measured in ancient times?
Using similar-shaped natural containers
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)
How are volumes of simple three-dimensional shapes calculated?
By applying arithmetic formulas
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
What is the formula for calculating the volume of a prism?
Volume of a prism = Area of the cross section x Height
What are the units commonly used to measure volume in the metric system?
Cubic centimetres ($cm^3$)
If a rectangular prism has dimensions of length $5$ cm, width $3$ cm, and height $4$ cm, what is its volume?
$60$ cm$^3$
What is the volume of a cube with side length $7$ cm?
$343$ cm$^3$
If a rectangular prism has a volume of $1000cm^3$, and its length and width are both $10cm$, what is its height?
$50cm$
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.
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