To understand how to calculate the total volume of melted ice cubes and how it relates to the height of water in a box, follow these simple steps:
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Calculate Volume of Ice Cubes:
- Measure the size (length, width, height) of one ice cube. If they are all the same size, multiply the volume of one cube by the total number of cubes to get the total volume.
- The formula for the volume of a cube is: Volume = side × side × side (if they are in the shape of a cube). For other shapes, use the appropriate volume formula.
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When Ice Melts:
- When ice melts, it turns into water. The total volume of water you will have after the ice completely melts is equal to the total volume of the ice cubes you calculated.
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Relating Volume to Height:
- To find out how the volume of water affects the height in your box, you need to know the dimensions of the box (length and width).
- Use the formula: Height = Volume ÷ (Length × Width). This will give you the height of the water in the box after the ice melts.
So, in summary, calculate the volume of the ice, and that same volume will determine the height of water in the box when the ice melts, using the dimensions of the box.