Volume and capacity

  • Three cubes
    problem

    Three cubes

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
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    Can you work out the dimensions of the three cubes?

  • problem

    Immersion

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
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    Various solids are lowered into a beaker of water. How does the water level rise in each case?

  • Fill Me Up Too
    problem

    Fill me up too

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
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    In Fill Me Up we invited you to sketch graphs as vessels are filled with water. Can you work out the equations of the graphs?

  • problem

    Funnel

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
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    A plastic funnel is used to pour liquids through narrow apertures. What shape funnel would use the least amount of plastic to manufacture for any specific volume ?

  • Brimful 2
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    Brimful 2

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    Which of these infinitely deep vessels will eventually full up?