Formulas
length x width x height is the formula for the volume of what?
rectangular solid (prism)
Is the volume of a cone more or less than a cylinder of the same base?
less
True or false-- a cube is a type of rectangular solid
true
A cylinder is shaped like a _______________.
cup or bucket
Volume is always in what kinds of units?
cubic units
The formula for the volume of a cone is ________?
pi x radius squared x height, divided by 3
What is the formula for the volume of a cone?
Another name for a rectangular solid is a rectangular ________________.
prism
The formula for volume of a cylinder
Pi times the radius squared times the height
How many dimensions must a figure have to calculate its volume?
3 dimensions
pi x radius squared x height
What is the volume of a cone that is has a 3 inch radius and a 10 inch height?
94 cubic inches
What is the formula for finding the volume of a rectangular solid (prism)?
length x width x height
What is the volume of a cylinder with a radius of 1 foot and a height of 2 ft?
6.28 cubic ft
What is volume?
The amount of space inside a container.
What two lengths must you know to find the volume of a cylinder or a cone?
Name something that is cone shaped.
What is the volume of air in this room, which is 20 ft wide, 30 ft long, and 12 feet tall?
7200 cubic feet
If a cylinder and a cone have the same radius, which would have more volume?
cylinder
Is it possible to find the volume of a square?
no, it only has two dimensions
What is the approximate number for pi?
3.14
true or false-- cones are 3 dimensional shapes
true
Name something in this room that is an example of a rectangular solid.
cabinet, box, the whole room, etc.
Name an object that has the shape of a cylinder
cup, water tower, bucket, etc
Name three figures that have volume.
cone, cylinder, cube, rectangular prism, triangular prism, etc