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When would you want to use a ruler to find the volume of something?
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∙ 12y ago
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There are some solids whose volumes can be calculated from the lengths of its edges and an appropriate formula. You could use a ruler in such cases. But there are many shapes for which you simply cannot do that.
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What tools would a student need to find a density of a metal cube?
You would need a balance to measure its mass. You would need a ruler to measure the length of its sides. Then you would need to calculate volume. Then divide the mass by the volume to get density.
What tool is used to find volume of a rectangular solid?
A ruler to find the measures of the edges and a brain to multiply them together.
How do you find the volume of a rectanglular object with a ruler?
Measure the length, measure the width, measure the height, and multiply them all together. LxWxH = volume
How do you find the height or thickness of something?
get a tape measure or a ruler and measure it
How do you find the density of a perfect cube with a balance and a ruler?
To find the density you need the mass and volume and then, density = mass/volume. Given a ruler, you can easily measure an edge of the cube. If that is x units, then the volume is x3 cubic units. However, it is not clear how you find a mass with just a balance. You need some standard weights, but these do not appear to be provided. You are stuck and cannot answer the question.
Which two tools would help you determine the density of a block?
Something to determine volume (like a bucket of water or a ruler), and a balance to determine mass. Divide the mass of the block by its volume to find the density of the block.
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.
What tool is used to find volume of regular objects?
Ruler
How do you find the density of something?
you have to know the mass and volume of the object. density equals the mass divided by the volume. if the mass of something was 5 and the volume 1 the density would be 5
What tools would a student need to find a density of a metal cube?
You would need a balance to measure its mass. You would need a ruler to measure the length of its sides. Then you would need to calculate volume. Then divide the mass by the volume to get density.
When do you use a ruler to find the volume of an object?
When the object is a regular, geometric shape.
Why cant you use a ruler to find the volume of a paperclip?
A ruler is used to measure length and does not account for the height or width of an object, which are necessary to calculate its volume. To find the volume of a paperclip, you need to measure its dimensions in three dimensions using a tool such as a caliper or by using a water displacement method.
What tool do you use to find the volume of a box?
A ruler - plus a pad & pencil to multiply with.
What tool is used to find volume of a rectangular solid?
A ruler to find the measures of the edges and a brain to multiply them together.
How can you find the volume of something?
you messure
How do you find the volume of a regular object?
Length times width times hight (you need a ruler)
How do you find the volume of a rectanglular object with a ruler?
Measure the length, measure the width, measure the height, and multiply them all together. LxWxH = volume
