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How could you measure the volume of an object with an irregular shape?
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One way to figure this out is to put the object in a graduated cylinder containing water and measuring the changes in the volume of the water.
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'is it possible to find the volume of an irregular object without using water'?
By definition, an irregular object is one that does not have an easy mathematical representation, it is extremely difficult (if not impossible) to calculate its volume without placing it into a solution of some sort. Attempts to calculate volume otherwise would be subject to severe rounding error, and would thus make it unsuitable for scientific use. For the very special case where the object is uniform and/or its density, ρ=m/V, is known, then its volume could be determined from its mass, V=m/ρ.
How are volume and capacity alike?
Volume is how much cubic units could hold, and capacity is how much an object can hold a liquid.
What is the closest object you could use to measure a cm?
A ruler: I have got one right next to me on my desk.
How do you measure the size of an object?
Typically, one would use a tape measure or ruler and find the dimensions of the object. The dimensions are reported in length x width x height.
How do you calculate how many will fit in a box?
This could be a relatively easy volume question or not. First you have to figure the volume of the box. This is Height x Length x Width. Then you find the volume of the object you want to put in the box. If they are rectangular the formula is the same. If they are spherical the equation is 4/3 Pi R^3. If they are oddly shaped the equation is more difficult or you must measure the volume by another means such as water displacement. Once you have the volume of the box and the volume of what you want to put in the box you just divide the later into the former and you have how many should fit in the box. Now an assumption of this solution assumes all the "free" space is occupied by the object you put in the box. If your solution needs an exact number in real life you have to figure out the amount of "free" space that is lost with each object placed in the box and add that into the calculation.
How could the volume of a 12 sided object be found using water and a graduated cylinder?
it can be found by first taking the volume of the water itself and then the volume of the object in the water. you pour water into the 12-sided object, then measure the amount of water using the graduated cylinder. Then you do this: length x width x height = volume
What type of object could you best measure using calculus?
Finding the volume of many odd shapes is only possible with integral calculus. Google " volume of revolution. "
Method used to figure the volume of an irregular object?
Immerse the object in water and measure the volume of water that is displaced. One way would be to fill a container, large enough to hold the object, with water until it is just about to overflow. The container and water would need to be inside another container that could capture the displaced water. Submerge the object in the water and then measure the volume (or weight) of the water that overflows
How could you work out the volume of an irregular shaped object?
You could immerse it in a liquid, and measure the volume of the displaced liquid.You could also use integration techniques.You could immerse it in a liquid, and measure the volume of the displaced liquid.You could also use integration techniques.You could immerse it in a liquid, and measure the volume of the displaced liquid.You could also use integration techniques.You could immerse it in a liquid, and measure the volume of the displaced liquid.You could also use integration techniques.
How would you neasure the volume of an object with an irregular shape?
o take the irregular shape & put in a graduated cylinder filled with the amount of water you want. then you take the measurement on how much it grew then subtract your answer with the original
Could the water displacement method be used to determine the volume of a regular shaped object as well as an irregular shaped object?
Yes
What is a object used to measure the volume very precisely?
Use a graduated cylinder to precisely measure volume
What tool can be used to measure the volume of an irregular solid object?
To find the volume of a solid you can't simply calculate, get a large tub of water in which you can completely immerse the solid. Fill the tub with water to the edge, then submerge the solid. Any water that spills over has been replaced by the solid and signifies the amount of space the solid is now taking up. Weigh the water or put it in 1l bottles. 1kg of water is 1l and a liter is a cubic decimeter. From there you can calculate the volume in any unit you want.
How do you measure the volume of an object?
If its regular (geometric shaped) you could just measure it with a ruler using the formula for the shape in question. Irregular shaped objects can be submerged in water. The difference in the water level before and after submersion equals the volume of the object.length X width X height
How could you determine the volume of a solid that has a surface too highly irregular to measure?
Immerse it in a liquid, and measure how much the level of the liquid rises.
What instrument do you use to find the volume of an irregular shaped object?
Immerse the object in water, and measure the increase in the volume of the water. If you know the dimensions of the object, you could work out several cross sections by Simpson's rules, then the volume by applying Simpson's rules to the series of cross sections. (An approximate method, improving in accuracy with more measurements) Create a computer surface model of the object by scanning with a laser. Calculate the volume of the object using CAD modelling package or similar program
How could you measure the volume in a irregular object?
Fill a container with water; note the water level. Dump the object into the water; note the new water level. The difference between the two water levels is an indication of the volume of the object.
