1. Lesson 3

1.14. Lesson 3 Summary

Mathematics 20-3 Module 7

Module 7: Volume and Capacity

 

Lesson 3 Summary

 

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Earth’s sun is an average star in the universe. Scientists estimate the universe contains more than nine sextillion (21 zeros) stars. Mind you, Earth’s sun is almost a perfect sphere measuring 1 392 000 km in diameter. And, of course, for the last four billion years, all life on Earth owes its existence to this rather insignificant star!

 

In Lesson 3 you explored the volume and capacity of pyramids, cones, and spheres. What is the volume of Earth’s sun?