Volume Formulas for 3D Shapes: Quiz and Flashcards

Study Notes

Volume is a 3-Dimensional quantity used to measure the amount of 3D space an object occupies.
It is measured in cubic units, such as cubic centimeters, and is different from surface area, which is the area of the outer surface of a 3D object.
Square units are used to measure area in 2D shapes, while cubic units are used to measure volume in 3D shapes.
The volume of a 3D shape can be calculated by finding the area of the base (original 2D shape) and multiplying it by the length it was extended.
Various geometric shapes like rectangular prisms, triangular prisms, and cylinders can be formed by extending 2D shapes along a third dimension.
The volume of these shapes can be calculated using specific formulas based on the area of the base and the length of extension.
For shapes formed by rotating a 2D shape around an axis, like a sphere formed by rotating a circle, different calculation methods are used compared to extending shapes along a third dimension.- A cone can be formed by rotating a right triangle around one of its two perpendicular edges.
Formulas for finding the volumes of spheres and cones are complex, so it's best to memorize them.
Volume of a sphere is calculated using the formula: 4/3 x pi x radius cubed.
Volume of a cone is calculated using the formula: 1/3 x height x pi x radius squared.
An example is given for finding the volume of a sphere with a radius of 2 cm and a cone with a base radius of 3 ft and height of 9 ft.

Description

Test your knowledge on calculating the volumes of various 3D shapes like rectangular prisms, triangular prisms, cylinders, spheres, and cones using their specific formulas. Understand the difference between volume and surface area, and learn how to find the volume of shapes obtained by extending 2D shapes along a third dimension.