Measuring Volume and Capacity (Grade 12 NSC Matric Mathematical Literacy): Flashcards
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Definition of volume
Definition of volume
Measurement of how much space an object takes up
Definition of capacity
Definition of capacity
How much liquid a container can hold when completely full
Conversion: 1 litre to millilitres
Conversion: 1 litre to millilitres
1000 ml
Formula for total cost
Formula for total cost
Number of litres × Cost per litre
Formula to find quantity you can buy
Formula to find quantity you can buy
Available money ÷ Cost per litre
Formula for number of portions
Formula for number of portions
Total volume ÷ Size of each portion
Key principle before calculating with volume
Key principle before calculating with volume
Always convert to the same units
How to round for real-world volume problems
How to round for real-world volume problems
Round up - can't have partial trips/containers
Volume vs capacity: key difference
Volume vs capacity: key difference
Volume = what's there; Capacity = maximum potential
Units for smaller vs larger quantities
Units for smaller vs larger quantities
Millilitres (ml) for smaller, Litres (ℓ) for larger