2007-08-06 03:11:25 · 3 answers · asked by tcroxas1995 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
The best way to find the volume of a liquid is to pour it into a graduated cylinder, which is designed for this purpose. Finding the volume of a solid is more difficult. If it is in powder or crystallized form, you can use a graduated cylinder again. If it's a single, solid object, you can measure its volume by immersing it in a vessel of water (or other liquid) and measuring the change in volume. The vessel could be a graduated cylinder once again if the object is small. For a larger object, you may need a tub with volume measurements along the side.
2007-08-06 03:15:15 · answer #1 · answered by DavidK93 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The simplest way to find the volume of a liquid is to pour the liquid into a graduated cylinder. To find the volume of a solid pour water into a graduated cylinder, record the amount, then drop the object in and the record the new level of the water. Subtract the first number from the second number.
2007-08-06 11:57:33 · answer #2 · answered by Steph 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is a regular shape (e.g., suppose you cut a right triangle out of a piece of 2" x 6" lumber--base is 5 1/4", height is 10", and the 2 x 6 is 1 1/2" thick). Find the area of the basic shape (1/2 x 5 1/4 x 10 = 26.25 square inches) Multiply the third dimension to this to get cubic measurement (in this case: 26.25 x 1.5 = 39.375 = 39 3/8 cubic inches).
For other shapes, you will have to use second year calculus (multiple integration)--e.g., a sphere.
2007-08-06 10:34:07 · answer #3 · answered by williamh772 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋