Here are some expressions
1)pir^2l
2)2pir^2
3)4pir^3
4)abrl
5)abl over r
6)3(a^2+b^2)r
7)pirl
The letters r, l, a and b represent lengths. pi, 2, 3 and 4 are numbers that have no dimensions. Three of the expressions represent volumes. Which ones are they?
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A volume is any quantity that has a length^3 dimension.
For example, take 1).
pi * r^2 * l
pi is dimensionless
r has dimension of length, so r^2 has dimension length^2
l has dimension of length, so r^2 * l has a dimension of length^3. Therefore, 1) is a volume.
Of the given expressions, the ones that represent volumes are:
3) 4pir^3
5) abl over r
6) 3(a^2+b^2)r
To determine this, we need to understand how to identify expressions that represent volumes.
In general, volume is a measure of three-dimensional space. It is usually calculated by multiplying the three dimensions of an object - length, width, and height.
Let's break down the given expressions to understand why only certain ones represent volumes.
1) pir^2l:
This expression involves the product of three values: pi, r^2, and l. However, because l is just multiplied with the other dimensions, it does not represent volume. Instead, it represents the surface area of a cylinder. Surface area is a two-dimensional measure, not volume.
2) 2pir^2:
This expression involves the product of three values: 2, pi, and r^2. However, like the previous expression, it only represents the surface area of a cylinder, not volume.
3) 4pir^3:
This expression involves the product of three values: 4, pi, and r^3. In this case, the exponent of r is 3, signifying the three-dimensional volume of a sphere. Therefore, this expression represents volume.
4) abrl:
This expression only involves the product of four values: a, b, r, and l. However, it does not follow the standard volume formula of length, width, and height. Therefore, it does not represent volume.
5) abl over r:
This expression involves the division of three values: abl over r. Dividing the product of a, b, and l by r does not follow the regular volume formula. Hence, it does not represent volume.
6) 3(a^2+b^2)r:
This expression involves the product of three values: 3, (a^2+b^2), and r. While it does not align with the typical length, width, and height dimensions, the (a^2+b^2) term seems to represent an area. Multiplying this by the additional dimension r suggests the expression represents volume.
7) pirl:
This expression involves the product of four values: pi, r, and l. Similar to expressions 1 and 2, it represents the surface area of a cylinder rather than volume.
Therefore, the expressions that represent volumes are:
- 4pir^3
- abl over r
- 3(a^2+b^2)r