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Lesson 2

1. Lesson 2

1.2. Are You Ready?

Mathematics 20-3 Module 7

Module 7: Volume and Capacity

 

Are You Ready?

 

In previous mathematics courses you converted between the different volume units of the SI and imperial systems. In Mathematics 10-3 Learn EveryWare you used SI System Volume Conversion for SI volume units.

 

This play button opens the SI System Volume Conversion.

 

You used Imperial System Volume Conversion for imperial units.

 

This play button opens the Imperial System Volume Unit Conversion.

 

You can also convert between units using dimensional analysis—converting dimensions before calculating volume.

  1. Convert 1 m3 to cubic centimetres. First use the conversion software. Then use dimensional analysis. Answer

  2. Convert 5 yd3 to cubic feet using dimensional analysis. Answer

  3. A US gallon is approximately 3.785 L. What approximate volume of milk can a US gallon-jug hold in cubic centimetres? Answer

    This photo shows an open jug of milk and a glass filled with milk.
    © Mark Stout/28906245/Fotolia

  4. An inch is defined as exactly 2.54 cm. How many millilitres are there in a cubic inch? Answer

  5. Watch Engine Animation to see the operation of a four-cylinder engine. The engine’s displacement is shown in red at the end of the animation. What is the displacement, measured in cubic inches, of a 2-L engine? Round to the nearest cubic inch. Answer

    This play button opens Engine Animation. Thomas Moore; Used under Creative Commons Licence 3.0 Attribution-ShareAlike

If you answered the Are You Ready questions without problems, move on to Discover.

 

If you found the Are You Ready? questions difficult, complete Refresher to review these topics.