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How do you measure volume of irregular objects?

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Below is a method you can use when measuring relatively small objects.

Firstly, you can pour a known amount of water into a measuring cylinder. Next place the object into the water and ensure that it is completely submerged. Note the increase in the height of the water and its coresponding volume marking. The increase in volume from the original volume of water is the volume of the object.

You can use a displacement can instead of a measuring cylinder to make you result more accurate.

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