Mensuration and Surface Analysis · Geometry & Measurement

Volume and Capacity

Exploring the 3D space occupied by objects and the units of liquid measurement.

Key Questions

  1. 1How is the concept of volume different from the concept of capacity?
  2. 2Why does doubling the radius of a cylinder have a greater impact on volume than doubling its height?
  3. 3How can we derive the volume of any uniform prism using the area of its base?

CBSE Learning Outcomes

CBSE: Mensuration - Volume and Capacity - Class 8
Class: Class 8
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Mensuration and Surface Analysis
Period: Geometry & Measurement

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