Study Guide 2/2 G04 ~ Mathematics
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LESSON 20: CAPACITY/VOLUME In Grade 3 you learnt how to take measurements by pouring liquids into cups or measuring jugs and then reading the volume of liquid in them.
What is the difference between capacity and volume?
Your facilitator will show you two videos that will explain the difference between capacity and volume. • goo.gl/U3VL7n • goo.gl/jgWhHG
Can you write down in your own words what the difference is between capacity and volume?
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Capacity is how much space an object has inside. OR
Capacity is the amount a container or something can hold when filled. Volume is the amount of space an object takes up.
An example of the difference between capacity and volume:
A glass can hold 250 mℓ of milk. You only pour 200 mℓ in the glass.
In this example, the glass’s capacity is 250 mℓ and the volume is 200 mℓ.
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