VOLUME Flashcards
refers to the amount of space that an object occupies. It is often used to signify more accurate
measurements.
VOLUME
VOLUME OF A REGULAR SOLID
A regular solid is one having length, width, and thickness or height and each can be measured in a
single straight line. Tomeasure the volume, we use a standard unit of measurement which is the meter.
VOLUME OF A LIQUID
Liquid volume is also measured in cubic meters but the use of liter (L) is widely accepted.
VOLUME OF AN IRREGULAR SOLID
an irregular solid is one where a dimension cannot be measured in a single straight line.
Calculate the volume of a block
Solution:
Volume = L x W x T
Calculate the volume of a solid object in a liquid
Solution:
V = (use subtraction)