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A shape has no volume. It is two-dimensional, and thus only has height and width - no depth. For shape, area describes how much space it takes up. Volume describes how much space a three-dimensional solid takes up. Just a few examples: Square: s2 Equilateral Triangle: [(sqrt3)/4]s2 Rectange: LW Cube: a3 Rectangular Prism: LWH Pyramid: (1/3)Ah To compute the volume of a complex solid, break it down into a series of solids that you CAN find the volume of individually, and then add the volumes to get the total volume. For instance, to find the volume of a single picket fence post, breakit down into a rectangular prism and a wedge, find their separate volumes, and then add them.
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How do you find the volume of an element?
You divide the mass by density
What have indefinite shapes and definite volume?
water
Does a liquid have definite shape or no definite shape?
Yes; Solids have definite volume and shapes. Gases have indefinite volume and shapes. Liquids have definite volume, indefinite shape.
Why is the graduated cylinder used instead of a ruler to measure the volume of a rock?
Because most rocks are not made up of common geometric shapes, it would be difficult or impossible to find the volume of a rock using a ruler; there would be no easy way to measure the rock's irregular volume. However, by measuring the volume of liquid a rock displaces, its volume can easily be determined.
Which term describes a state of matter that has a definite volume but no definite shape?
Liquids because when they are put into different beakers their shapes might change but their volume will always be the same.
How do you find the liquid volume of a shape?
Find the circumferrenceThen divide that by the diameterMeasure the shapes' anglesMultiplyThats how you find the liqiud volume of a shape.
How do you find the volume of shapes?
Put the object in a bath of water and see what volume of water is displaced.
What formula do you use to find the volume of rectangular shapes?
length*heigh*width
What have definite shapes and definite volume?
Solids have definite shapes and definite volume.
Is volume only for 3D shapes?
The volume of anything is always the area of the base of the object times the height. Therefore, to find the volume the object must have a height, which makes volume work with all 3D shapes. If one is looking at a 2D shape, then there is no height so a volume cannot be calculated (note: areas may be found of 2D shapes).
How can you find the volume of a two dimensional triangle?
You can't. Volume is only for 3 dimensional shapes. You won't find a way of using volume in any kind of 2 dimensional stuff.
Can different shapes have the same Volume?
Yes many different shapes can have the same volume
How do you figure the volume of a shape?
You get the Volume by using formulas. There is usually a specific formula to find the volume of each shape. Some irregular shapes may not have a formula.
Can you find the volume using these dimensions?
Well in general, you can find volume if you have the relevant dimensions. It's much easier for simple shapes. For complicated shapes, it's easier to use other methods. Immersing an irregularly shaped object in a graduated cylinder is a very useful method of finding volume.
How do you find the volume of an element?
You divide the mass by density
What is the procedure to find volume of an irregular object?
Try to break it down to regular shapes/objects.
How do you fine the volume of a irregular shape?
There are many ways to find the volume of irregular shapes, but the most commonly used method is Water Displacement.
