MATHEMATICS · Subjective · CBSE · Mathematics · Surface Areas and Volumes · Surface Areas and Volumes
Problem
- In common language, are the terms *volume* and *capacity* used correctly?
- Which of the following statements are technically correct? Which are commonly accepted in language, even though they are not technically correct?
- ▶ The jug has capacity 600 mL.
- ▶ The jug can hold 600 mL of water.
- ▶ The volume of the jug is 600 cm3 .
- ▶ The jug can hold 600 cm3 of water.
- ▶ I am going to the supermarket to buy a 2 L bottle of milk.
- ▶ I am going to the supermarket to buy 2 L of milk.