1.Cindy says that capacity is the same as the amount. Do you agree? Explain why or why not.
2. Derek said that his favorite drinking cup can hold 2 quart of water. Does this make sense? Explain.
1. Capacity and amount are related concepts, but they are not necessarily the same. Capacity refers to the maximum amount that something can hold, while amount refers to the actual quantity of something present. For example, a cup may have a capacity of 8 ounces, but only contain 4 ounces of liquid. Therefore, while capacity is a measure of how much something can hold, amount is a measure of how much is actually present.
2. A quart is a unit of measurement equal to 32 ounces. If Derek's favorite drinking cup can hold 2 quarts of water, that would mean it can hold 64 ounces of liquid. This may make sense depending on the size of the cup. However, if the cup is small or standard-sized, it is unlikely that it can hold 64 ounces of water. Derek may be mistaken about the capacity of his cup, or he may be using the term "quart" incorrectly.