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11-4 Volumes of Prisms and Cylinders. Exploring Volume. The volume of a solid is the number of cubic units contained in its interior. Volume is measured in cubic units, such as cubic meters (m 3 ). Volume of a Prism.
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Exploring Volume The volume of a solid is the number of cubic units contained in its interior. Volume is measured in cubic units, such as cubic meters (m3).
Volume of a Prism • The volume of a prism is the product of the area of the base and the height of the prism. V = Bh
Finding the Volume of a Prism • What is the volume of the rectangular prism?
Volume of a Cylinder • The volume of a cylinder is the product of the area of the base and the height of the cylinder. V = πr2h
Finding the Volume of a Cylinder • What is the volume of the cylinder in terms of π?
What is the volume of the cylinder at the right in terms of π?
Composite Figures • A composite space figure is a three-dimensional figure that is a combination of two or more simpler figures. • What is the approximate volume of the aquarium?