Answer to Question #119960 in Geometry for Tina

Question

With and aid of a diagram, develop and explain an experiment you would carry out with grade 6 learners to find the volume of irrigular object.

Answer 1

The volume of irregular objects is indeed hard to measure, therefore, we suggest considering the following experiment:

Take a measuring glass and fill it so that the body could be completely submerged into the water. Record the initial volume of the water. Submerge the body into the water. Record the final volume in the glass.Subtract the second value from the first one to obtain the volume of an irregular object: