Question

Explain the method in steps to find the volume of an irregular solid with the help of a measuring cylinder.

Answer 1

Volume of an irregular solid

1. Take a measuring cylinder and fill water up to a certain level. Note down the level of water in the measuring cylinder. Let it be V₁.
2. Tie the irregular solid body with a thin and strong thread and lower the body gently so that the solid body is completely immersed in the water. The level of water rises. Solid-body displaces water of its own volume. Note down the new level of water. Let it be V₂.
3. Take the difference of two-level of water, i.e., (V₂ – V₁). This will give the volume of the irregular solid body.