Form 7: Comparing Volumes of Two Rectangular Prisms
In this engaging exercise, students will explore the concept of volume by comparing the capacities of two rectangular prisms through hands-on measurement and calculation, reinforcing their understanding of geometric properties while fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Students will be challenged to not only find the volume using the formula but also to visually represent and analyze the differences between the two prisms.
Questions
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Prism A is 4x3x5 cm. Prism B is 6x2x4 cm. Which has greater volume and by how much?
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Box 1 is 5x4x6 inches. Box 2 is 8x3x5 inches. Compare their volumes.
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Prism A: l=5, w=3, h=4. Prism B: l=6, w=3, h=5. Which prism has more volume?
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Compare a cube of side 4 cm and a rectangular prism of 6x2x4 cm. Which is larger?
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Container X is 10x4x5 ft. Container Y is 8x4x5 ft. How much larger is Container X?
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Prism 1 has base area 25 sq units, height 4. Prism 2 has base area 30 sq units, height 5. Compare.
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Box A has dimensions 9x3x4 cm. Box B has dimensions 6x3x5 cm. How much greater is Box A?
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A cube has side 5 in (V=125). A prism is 8x2x4 in (V=64). How much greater is the cube?
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Prism A is 6x4x3 m. Prism B is 8x4x3 m. What is the difference in volume?
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Box 1 is 4x5x6 ft. Box 2 is 2x10x6 ft. Compare their volumes.
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Tank 1 has B=20 cm², h=8 cm. Tank 2 has B=25 cm², h=8 cm. Find difference in volume.
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Prism 1 is 10x3x7 units. Prism 2 is 5x4x6 units. Which has larger volume and by how much?