Question

. What method would you use to find the volume of an irregularly shaped object?
a. Measure the volume of the object by placing it in water then subtract the
initial volume from the final volume.
b. Multiply the length, width, and height of the object.
c. Use a triple beam balance or electronic scale.
d. Multiply the mass and the volume.

Answer 1

Answer:

a. Measure the volume of the object by placing it in water then subtract the

Explanation:

Displacement is usually the method that is used to measure the volume of an irregularly shaped object. The object is simply submerged in a liquid and the volume of liquid that is displaced is measured.

As an example imagine a 100 ml graduated cylinder with 50 ml of water in it (half filled). A small statue of a dog is dropped into the cylinder and it is noted that the water level rises to 63 ml. The displacement of the water caused by the dog statue is 13 ml (63 - 50). So, the volume of the statue is 13 ml which is equal to 13 cm^3 (cubic centimeters).